Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of secure, PICU and acute mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are recruiting for a full time Kitchen Assistant to assist in the preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors based at the Hospital under the supervision of the Head Chef ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean and safe manner.

You will work 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

In this role you’ll:

• 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

We're looking for people who have:

• Previous catering experience 
• Food and Hygiene qualification desirable though training will be given
• Practical ability of preparing simple meals.
• Must be fluent in the English Language both written and verbal
• Excellent customer services skills
• Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels.
• Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment.
• Ability to work well within a team

In return we’ll offer you:

• Paid Holiday
• Free Private Health Care
• Free meals on duty
• Employee Discount Scheme
• A package of support for staff health and wellbeing
• Opportunity to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.