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We are looking for an outstanding Catering Assistant who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.
You’ll be working 22 hours Saturday and Sunday 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.
The CQC has rated Cygnet Hospital Harrogate, on Ripon Road, Good overall and Good across all five inspection domains; safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

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
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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
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per/hour
*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 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.











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