Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Job summary

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We are looking for outstanding Kitchen Assistants who are passionate about food and want to make a difference. 

You’ll be working part-time 22 hours a week (hours will be discussed at the interview) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end-of-life care. 

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…

• £14.50 per hour
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS – discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health check

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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