We are looking for a confident Kitchen Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
You'll be working 40 hours a week (across 7 days a week), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.
Main duties of the jobAt Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About usCygnet was established in 1988.
Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.
Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilitiesCygnet Paddocks is our purpose-built, Flagship Acquired Brain Injury Service located in Widnes, Cheshire.
We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You'll be working full-time, 40 hours a week (8 am - 7 pm across 7 days) at Cygnet Paddocks, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Cygnet Paddocks will offer an extensive Neuropsychiatric treatment, care and rehabilitation pathway which is unique in its ability to provide a dedicated pathway to meet the complex needs of service users within their care.
Supporting the level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus exclusively on Adult Males.
Paddocks has individually designed wards to facilitate a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.
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.
Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation of balanced, appetising mealsPerform cooking tasks & other kitchen dutiesEnsure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining roomWash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriatelyMaintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulationsHandle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet proceduresUse chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulationsWhy Cygnet?
We offer you:Strong career progression opportunitiesExpert supervision & supportCycle to work scheme & employee discount savingsYou are...Experienced in catering, preferably within a care settingThe holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standardsEnthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team memberPolite & professional, with a positive attitude at all timesAn excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levelsDiligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanlinessAble to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervisionSuccessful 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.
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsPlease refer to job description abovePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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