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Cygnet Group are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Wast Hills.
Working 40 hours per week on a 7-day rota (4 x 10-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm), youll help prepare and serve meals, maintain high hygiene standards and contribute to a welcoming environment for the people we support.
Cygnet Wast Hills provides dedicated, person-centred support to men with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs in a robust environment.
The service has a number of independent and communal living spaces for the individuals we support, to maximise opportunities to progress through their care pathway towards greater independence.
Your Day-to-Day…
- Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
- Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering
- Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic
- Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
- Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
You are…
- Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member
- Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
- An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels
- Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision
- Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary: £13.15 per hour
- Increasing to £13.45 after 6 months
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
- Free Meal on Shift
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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