Job Description

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


You'll be working full time, 37.5 hours per week (see below for shift pattern) at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.


Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.


Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual.

Shift Pattern...

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat and Sun - 8am to 6pm Week 2: Wed, Thurs and Fri - 8am to 6pm Week 3: Monday - Friday - 8am to 4pm

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 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.

What next?


If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.


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