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Bank Kitchen Assistant

Kent, TN15 0JR
£11.60 per hour + Holiday Allowance (£13.00 per hour)
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About the role

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Kent, TN15 0JR
Bank
£11.60 per hour + Holiday Allowance (£13.00 per hour)
31 March 2025

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist acute and PICU services for women.

We are currently recruiting for Bank Kitchen Assistants with previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment who can cover flexible ad hoc shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

You will assist the Chef in ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, tidy and safe manner, as per the operational standards, and assist in all relevant aspects of the catering operation as required.

We also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from the local train stations in Sevenoaks for those using public transport if required

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people

In this role you’ll:

  • Preparing, cooking and serving food in a safe manner
  • Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital. To maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward clients, their families, staff, visitors and others.
  • Wash up after meals as well as being responsible for the overall cleaning of the kitchen and where appropriate the dining area
  • Taking pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
  • Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

 We're looking for people who have:

  • Previous catering experience
  • Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Training
  • Experience of working in a care or hospital environment
  • Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels
  • Have good personal hygiene standards
  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

In return we will offer you:

  • Flexible working
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • DBS paid
  • Regular coaching and support
  • Subsidised meals

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green

Kent
London & South East
TN15 0JR
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Toluwani

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Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

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Michael

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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Anne

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

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Saiqa

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Saiqa.

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Femi

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. As a new team member on nights, Femi supported the service and residents consistently. Through his resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Femi.

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Frank

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Frank.

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Caitlyn

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Caitlyn.

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Chenayi

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The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Chenayi.

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Laura

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The fun never stops when Laura is around, she is always busy planning and carrying out meaningful and person centred activities for residents. Laura manages to find something fun to do with every person she supports, residents that are more reluctant to engage in activities are all motivated by Laura, her successes are endless. Thank you Laura.

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Rachel

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Rachel has brilliant communication that has been vital for a resident going through a difficult time. Rachel has attended all meetings to support and share her knowledge with the team and has also spent time writing down a detailed routine, activity planner and contributing to a positive behaviour support plan.
Thank you Rachel.

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