We are looking for an outstanding Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join us on a 6 month Fixed term contract. You’ll be working Full time (37.5 hours) 5 days per week on a rota basis with occasional weekend work, helping to create an excellent experience for the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents. 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 organization that cares about helping people. Your day-to-day Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately Rotate stock & put away all deliveries Maintain personal hygiene to comply with Cygnet standards and food hygiene regulations Handle, maintain & 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 & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings You are Experienced in catering, preferably within a care setting Enthusiastic, keen to learn & an active team member Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times An excellent communicator able to liaise with people at all levels Diligent & take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness Able to work on your own initiative, as part of a team & under supervision A food hygiene or professional catering qualification is desirable, however, this is not a requirement as we provide full training and excellent opportunities for further career development. 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 & their families.