Bank Kitchen Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Limefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Mandatory training

Annual leave 5.6 weeks pro rata

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Hourly rate £13.45

Job summary

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will support meal preparation and service for Residents, Staff and Visitors, with flexible shifts to fit your schedule.

Work in a calm environment, handle basic food prep, ensure hygiene standards, store management and assist with stock rotation. This role is ideal for someone with COSHH/HACCP awareness and numeracy skills, seeking varied shift patterns.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with 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.

Skills

COSHH

HACCP

Catering experience

Numeracy

Literacy

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.

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)