Kitchen/Catering Assistant | Taunton, Somerset | From £ 1 to 40 | Part time

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen/Catering Assistant who's passionate about food and wants to make a difference! Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability. You'll be working 28 hours a week (hours to be discussed at interview) at Cygnet Hospital Taunton. Salary - £13.15 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months in role. Your 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 procedures • Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations. • Complete all relevant HACCP paperwork 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 communi cator 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… • Strong career progression opportunities • Expert supervision & support • Employee referral scheme • Pension scheme • "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply