We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working part time, 40 hours a week 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. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including 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 work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.
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…
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Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals
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Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
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Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
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Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
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Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
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Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
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Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
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Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Start pay £12.60 per/hour
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Strong career progression opportunities
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The opportunity for chef apprenticeship and training
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Expert supervision & support
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Pension scheme
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“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings
You are…
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Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
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The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
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Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
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Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
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An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
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Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
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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.
