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Job summary
We are looking for a confident Kitchen Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding service. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Oaks.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day
About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
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Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
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 at Cygnet Oaks which is mental health rehabilitation service for males over 18yrs old, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.
Depending on the individuals level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;
Lodge this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure service
House a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The House Ward also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Your Day-to-Day...
Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising mealsPerform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen dutiesWash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriatelySort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock orderingMaintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienicHandle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet proceduresUse chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.You are...
Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care settingEnthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team memberPolite & professional, with a positive attitude at all timesAn excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levelsAble to work on your own initiative & under supervisionDiligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.Why Cygnet? Well offer you
£13.15 Per HourStrong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportEmployee referral schemePension schemeCycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
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South Yorkshire
S70 4PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)