Cygnet Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
Overview
We are looking for an outstanding Part-time Kitchen Assistant (20 hours per week) to join Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. You’ll be working 20 hours a week 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. The service has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team with group and activities coordinators, and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours’ therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies. Our team works closely with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.
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.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
* Perform cooking tasks and other kitchen duties
* Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and dining room
* Wash utensils and dishes and store them appropriately
* Rotate stock and put away 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 the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
* Undergo an enhanced DBS check if invited to join
Qualifications
* Experienced 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 dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness
* Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision
Employment details
* Employment type: Part-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings
* Pension scheme
* Expert supervision and support
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