About this role
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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist Acute and PICU services for women.
We are recruiting for a full time Kitchen Assistant to assist in the preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors based at the Hospital under the supervision of the Head Chef ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean and safe manner.
You’ll be working 38 hours a week over 4 days on a rota basis (3x 10 hour shifts and 1x 8 hour shift) including weekends with the earliest shift start at 7am and latest shift finish at 6pm.
We operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from the local train station for those using public transport if required.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
You’re Day-to-Day...
Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals
Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering
Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic
Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet p rocedures
Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
You are...
Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting
Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member
Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels
Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision
Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
£13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after probation
Paid Holiday
Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport
Company pension scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Health Cash Plan
Free meals on duty
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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