Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 65 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the new Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

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We are currently recruiting for a Bank Kitchen Assistant who is looking for flexibility and able to work ad hoc bank shifts as and when required to provide temporary cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

Shift times are earliest start at 7:00am and latest finish at 5:30pm which includes both weekdays and weekends.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a catering/kitchen/hospitality environment and will assist the Chef in all aspects of the catering operation as required ensuring all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean, and safe manner, 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 and other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and dining room Wash utensils, dishes and make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock and put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain and 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: Experienced in catering, preferably within a healthcare setting The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member Polite and professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision In return we will offer you: Flexible working Employee Discount Scheme DBS paid Regular coaching and support Subsidised meals Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS ..... full job details .....