Bank Kitchen Assistant

Advinia; Greater London; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

5.6 weeks Annual Leave incl. Bank Hols

Mandatory training

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution (Optional)

Job summary

Advinia's Cloisters care home in London is seeking a Bank General Assistant to support daily meal preparation and service within the kitchen team. You will help prepare meals, serve Residents, Staff and Visitors, and ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met.

Join a calm, collaborative environment with opportunities to work flexibly across shifts. Training is provided, and you’ll be part of a supportive network delivering nourishing meals to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable).
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Experience of working within similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• As part of the catering team, ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team.

Skills

COSHH and HACCP knowledge

Experience in similar role

Basic numeracy and literacy

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a health care setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society?

Become a valued member of our staff bank in the role of Bank General Assistant and enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule.

As a crucial part of the kitchen team, you’ll play a vital role in helping provide daily meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role.

It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy helping create delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.

As a Bank Catering Assistant you will be:

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• As part of the catering team, ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Where you will be working:

Location: Cloisters care home

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service. 

In return we can offer:

• Hourly rate of £12.71 hourly
• Free parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
• 5.6 weeks Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata per hours worked)
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland.

It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents.