We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Cook who is passionate about food and wants to make a difference to join our team at Cygnet Sedgley House. You’ll be working 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday, either 7.30 am-2.30 pm or 8 am-3 pm Cygnet Sedgley House is a 20-bed service providing a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including occupational therapy, psychology and psychiatry, with support from registered nurses and support workers. We can provide support for those in the early stages of their rehabilitation journey, including one-to-one support where needed. We offer activities and therapies on-site, as well as accessing community resources. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… £12.90 rising to £13.10 Per Hour Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings 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 the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations You are… Experienced in catering, preferably within a care home or hospital setting The holder of a food hygiene certificate, with good personal hygiene standards 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 Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.