NHS

Kitchen Assistant


Pay26,728.00 / year
LocationLockerbie/Scotland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0233-25-0759?language=en&page=1211&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking for a confident Kitchen Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 30 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Trinity House.

      Main duties of the job

      At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

      About us

      Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

      Date posted

      26 March 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £26,728 to £26,728 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      VPF78C6BF8

      Job locations

      Lockerbie, Scotland

      DG11 2DS


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

      Youll be working 30hours a week at Trinity House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

      Located in the heart of a residential community in Lockerbie, Trinity House is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team also support individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.

      The team at Trinity House are focused on ensuring that residents are part of their local community and can access education, employment and other opportunities to meet their needs. Individuals are supported at local paid and voluntary work placements, as well as at living and vocational skills courses at the local college.

      At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

      Youll 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, youll 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 & 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? Well offer you

      • Strong career progression opportunities
      • Expert supervision & support
      • Pension scheme
      • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

      You are...

      • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care 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

      Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

      Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We are looking for an outstanding Kitchen Assistantwhos passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

      Youll be working 30hours a week at Trinity House, creating an excellent experience for the people in our care.

      Located in the heart of a residential community in Lockerbie, Trinity House is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team also support individuals who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.

      The team at Trinity House are focused on ensuring that residents are part of their local community and can access education, employment and other opportunities to meet their needs. Individuals are supported at local paid and voluntary work placements, as well as at living and vocational skills courses at the local college.

      At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

      Youll 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, youll 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 & 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? Well offer you

      • Strong career progression opportunities
      • Expert supervision & support
      • Pension scheme
      • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

      You are...

      • Experienced in catering, preferably within a care 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

      Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.

      Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Lockerbie, Scotland

      DG11 2DS


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cygnet Health Care

      Address

      Lockerbie, Scotland

      DG11 2DS


      Employer's website

      https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.