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We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working part time, 24 hours a week (3 x 8 hour shifts), at Cygnet Fountains, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Cygnet Fountains

Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day...

Assist the team in 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

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…

Salary: £13.45 per hour
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.

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