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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital providing specialist Acute and PICU services for women.

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’ll be working 38 hours a week over 4 days on a rota basis (3x 10 hour shifts and 1x 8 hour shift) including weekends with the earliest shift start at 7am and latest shift finish at 6pm.

We operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from the local train station for those using public transport if required.

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

You’re Day-to-Day...

• Assist the team in the 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 p
  rocedures

• 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…

• £13.15 per hour rising to £13.45 after probation

• Paid Holiday

• Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport

• Company pension scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

• Health Cash Plan

• Free meals on duty

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

What next?

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