Catering Assistant

Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a passionate Catering Assistant for Hafan y Waun Residential Home in Aberystwyth. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and providing excellent service. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience, food safety knowledge, and strong teamwork skills. The position includes early/late shifts on a rolling rota and offers various benefits like generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Generous pension contribution

Health and Wellbeing support

Lifestyle & Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Displays a willingness to learn and undertake relevant courses as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Join Our Team as a Catering Assistant at Hafan y Waun Residential Home, Aberystwyth! Are you passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional service? We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Hafan y Waun Residential Home. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards of service, ensuring a positive dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and beverages, including setting up and clearing of tables where necessary.
• Recording the temperature of food at the point of service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up of equipment and utensils.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure strict compliance with current food handling and hygiene standards, guided by Food Safety legislation and Environmental Health Standards.
• Use of hazardous equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, encompassing manual handling, COSHH, and safe use of dangerous equipment.
• Supporting the catering operation on a two-week rolling rota to include early/late shifts and weekends.

Working hours: 0 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota, to include early/late shifts and weekend working.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Has excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Displays a willingness to learn and undertake relevant courses as required.

Compliance

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration; assessments are made on a case-by-case basis in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave allowance (from 27 to 34 days per year pro rata).
• Generous pension contribution scheme (employer's contribution of 14.6%).
• Family and carer support including enhanced maternity pay, carers passport, etc.
• Lifestyle & Shopping discounts scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing support including free and confidential counselling, discounted gym membership.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including additional voluntary pension contributions, cycle to work, car leasing.
• Work-life balance and additional lifestyle savings.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. If you require further clarification on the DBS process, please let us know.

We are at the core of Ceredigion's through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include: Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team, Targeted Intervention Services, Fostering Services, Residential and Day Care Services, Housing Services, Integrated Community Equipment Stores, Emergency Duty Team.

Note: The role description reflects current duties and may be subject to change in line with business needs.