Bank Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

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Job summary

Paternoster House in Swindon is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to support the chef in preparing balanced meals for residents. You will help with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety rules while engaging with residents at mealtimes.

No care background is required; 12 months' right to work in the UK is essential. A positive, team-focused attitude and reliability are key attributes for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and COSHH.
• Good communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow food safety, COSHH and health & safety guidelines
• Work independently and as part of the team
• Engage with residents to make the dining experience warm and friendly

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Job description

This bank Kitchen Assistant post is in the kitchen at Paternoster House, a care home run by Agincare, with no end date given. The core of the work is helping the chef prepare balanced meals and snacks for residents, keeping the kitchen clean and following food safety and COSHH rules. Engaging with residents at mealtimes means a warm, friendly manner matters as much as cooking skill, and no care background is needed. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the chef to prepare balanced, nutritious meals and snacks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Follow food safety, COSHH and health & safety guidelines
• Work independently and as part of the team
• Engage with residents to make the dining experience warm and friendly

What’s required

Experience

• Previous kitchen experience

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK

Other

• A positive, team-focused attitude

What’s offered

• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Career development and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay