Job summary
Cygnet Healthcare are looking for confident Kitchen Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference our New Service Cygnet Oldbury opening in Summer 2024.At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week, shift and weekend working.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service will be opening in mid-2024.The service will feature two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Healthcare are looking for confident Kitchen Assistant whos passionate about food and wants to make a difference our New Service Cygnet Oldbury opening in Summer 2024.
At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week, shift and weekend working.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service will be opening in mid-2024.
The service will feature two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 15 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury will have a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will support the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Youre day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury:
1. Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
2. Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
3. Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
4. Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
5. Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
6. Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
7. Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
8. Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
9. £ to £ Per Hour
10. Strong career progression opportunities
11. Expert supervision & support
12. Employee referral scheme
13. Pension scheme
14. Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
You are...
15. Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
16. The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
17. Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
18. Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
19. An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
20. Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
21. 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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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