Bank Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Health Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Bank General Assistant to support the kitchen team in providing meals for residents, staff, and visitors. This role offers flexibility with shifts and includes responsibilities such as food preparation and service, compliance with hygiene standards, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have catering qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, training, and support for work-life balance.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

Free parking

Mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve food and beverages to residents and visitors.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure kitchen meets hygiene standards.
• Liaise with the wider kitchen team.

Skills

Catering qualification

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Basic numeracy skills

Basic 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.

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.
• Ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team.

Qualifications

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

Location: Newcarron Court Care Home. You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £12.21.
• 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).

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 that it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of Residents.