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Kitchen Assistant

Mansfield, NG21 0HR
£12 starter £12.10 after probation £12.20 after 18 months
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About the role

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Mansfield, NG21 0HR
Part Time
£12 starter £12.10 after probation £12.20 after 18 months
12 November 2024

We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference. 

You’ll be working 30 hours a week (3x 10 hour shifts), creating an excellent experience for the people in our care at Cygnet Sherwood Lodge.

At Cygnet Sherwood Lodge, we support 26 men with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may also have behaviours that challenge.

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… 

  • Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals 
  • Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room
  • Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
  • Rotate stock & put away all deliveries
  • Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations
  • Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures 
  • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities 
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Employee referral scheme for certain approved roles
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are… 

  • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
  • The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
  • Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
  • Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
  • An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
  • Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
  • 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.
 

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 Sherwood Lodge

Mansfield
East Midlands
NG21 0HR
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Kristina goes above and beyond every single day at work, she is incredible at supporting the residents and having the ‘on the spot’ tools and knowledge to diffuse situations and inspire residents to change their mindset. She is great at helping residents to express themselves and to be as independent as possible. She is an asset to the team.

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Felly has established an incredibly strong relationship with a resident who shows particularly challenging behaviours. Felly worked consistently with this resident whilst he was in the hospital, never once complaining and allowing for this time to be alot easier for the resident as he had someone there that he likes and trusts to help him.

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Khumbalani recently supported a resident to hospital who hasn’t successfully attended a hospital appointment for many years. Through his comforting techniques and communication he managed to safely and calmly support this gentleman to carry out a successful appointment. Well done Khumbalani thank you for your comforting support.

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Andrew ensured that a service user who had in the past refused to visit family was taken there, despite this was late in the day Andrew took him to see his family, that brief moment made a lot of difference in the life of the family. The family who where gathered with other extended members where very grateful.

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Dr Mass has been dedicated to working with and supporting patients with their physical health. Recently, 81% of the patients at Sherwood House have consented to engage with blood tests. This is a huge increase in comparison to previous months and a direct reflection of Dr Mass hard work and dedication.

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