Assistant Cook
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £9/hour + company benefits
We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Cook who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Acer Clinic, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.
Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.
Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.
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.
Your day-to-day…
* 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
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings
You are…
* Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting
* The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards
* Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member
* Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
* An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels
* Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness
* Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet Health Care 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
More Information
- Address S43, Staveley, Derbyshire
