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

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

You’ll be working 30 hours a week (( 2 shift patterns over 7 days with hours between 7:30 am to 6:30pm or 11:00am to 6pm) at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate , creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

This is a long- established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists.

There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours’ therapy a week.

There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.

Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

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 and other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas and dining room Wash utensils, dishes and make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock and put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain and 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 and support Pension scheme “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings You are Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting Chance for chef apprenticeship The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member Polite and professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team and under supervision Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet 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 and their families.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173