We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. You’ll be working 30 hours a week ( 2 shift patterns over 7 days with hours between 7:30 am to 6:30pm or 11:00am to 6pm) at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care. This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. Haven Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate’s 19 bed acute mental health service for men. The ward can treat service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act. Sanctuary Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate’s emergency acute inpatient service for women. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll 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, you’ll 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. Your day-to-day… Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock & put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations Will need to be able to cover cooking duties but also work as a catering assistant as required. Provide holiday cover for the chefs Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Pension scheme “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings You are… Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting Catering experience essential. Dining room experience preferred but not essential. The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.