Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 40 hours a week (10 hour shifts) at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.Main duties of the jobCygnet Elowon Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.About usCygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.Job responsibilitiesWe are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.You’ll be working 40 hours a week (10 hour shifts) at Cygnet Elowen Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This new service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating. With a dedicated team of specialists and a compassionate approach, Cygnet Elowen Hospital is designed to provide specialist support and treatment, fostering a positive recovery pathway in a nurturing environment.At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.With us, youll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising mealsPerform cooking tasks & other kitchen dutiesEnsure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining roomWash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriatelyMaintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulationsHandle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet proceduresUse chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulationsWhy Cygnet? We offer youStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportCycle to work scheme & employee discount savingsYou areExperienced in catering, preferably within a care settingThe holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standardsEnthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team memberPolite & professional, with a positive attitude at all timesAn excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levelsDiligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanlinessAble to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsPlease refer to job description abovePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr