Kitchen Assistant (12 month fixed term maternity cover)
Cygnet Colchester, England, United Kingdom
We are recruiting for a full‑time Kitchen Assistant to assist in the preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors at the hospital. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.
Key responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
* Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties
* Ensure the cleanliness of kitchen, service areas and dining room
* Wash utensils, dishes and store them appropriately
* Rotate stock and put away all deliveries
* Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
* Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
* Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Qualifications and skills:
* Experience in catering, preferably within a care setting
* Holder of a food hygiene certificate with good personal hygiene standards
* Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member
* Polite and professional, with a positive attitude at all times
* Excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
* Diligent and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
* Able to work on own initiative as part of a team and under supervision
Benefits:
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision and support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Hours: 40 hours a week, covering 4×10 hour shifts on a rota basis including weekends.
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