Bank Kitchen Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Limefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Mandatory training

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Wellbeing support

Pension

Job summary

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE is seeking a Bank General Assistant to support our kitchen team across England. In this flexible role you can choose shifts that fit your schedule while helping to provide meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors.

As part of the catering team you will assist with meal preparation, serve food and drinks, maintain storage and hygiene standards, and liaise with colleagues to ensure a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP.
• Basic numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensuring kitchen meets hygiene standards and policies.
• Liaising with the wider team to promote great food service.

Skills

COSHH

HACCP

Catering experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

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

Requirements

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

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.

In return we can offer:

• Hourly rate of £13.45
• 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)

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