Chef - 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.

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.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Chef who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference for the people in our care .

You will be working 15 hours per week in a hospital setting.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organization that cares about helping people

You’re 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.

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…

• £14.18 per hour rising to £14.43 after 3 months

• Strong career progression opportunities

• Expert supervision & support

• Free Private Health Care

• Pension scheme

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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