Catering Assistant

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable housing organization in Cambridge seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook in meal preparation and maintain kitchen hygiene. Responsibilities include assisting with meal service and thorough documentation under HACCP regulations. The role requires awareness of health and safety standards and the ability to effectively manage your workload. This position offers competitive hours and multiple employee benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Telehealth service

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering day

30 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Company sick pay

Mileage allowance

Referral bonus

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working policy

Free training opportunities

Free DBS check

Free parking

Additional annual leave selling

Qualifications

• Awareness of HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Able to maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety.
• Ability to assist in meal service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Maintain HACCP documentation.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Planning and organizing own workload

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

16.5 hours per week

Salary: 12.21 per hour

What you’ll do

To assist the Cook in the preparation of nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with the Homes policies and procedures including the provision of specialist diets.

Keep the kitchen clean and tidy ensuring the highest standard of hygiene and safety.

When required assist with the service of meals and drinks.

Maintain documentation in accordance with HACCP regulations.

About You

An awareness Health and Safety HACCP and COSHH and subsequent revisions or ability to attain.

Able to plan and organise own workload effectively and to ensure that routine tasks are carried out promptly and to the highest standard.

Flexible and Adaptable adopts a practical approach to achieve the required results.

Benefits

• Employee discount scheme (retail leisure gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday increasing to 35 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time staff) depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (250)
• Contributory pension scheme which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite / nearby parking
• Blue Light Card (Housing with Care only)
• Selling annual leave (Housing with Care)
• Recruitment and retention payment of 150 after completion of 6 months successful probationary period and 100 on completion of a further 6 months continuous service (for eligible roles in Housing with Care)
• Richard Newcombe Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individuals lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones we would welcome your application.

About Us

Founded in 1927 Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose

We are here to enable people to flourish by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high‑quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.

Vision & Values

CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term affordable secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.

Our Values are:

• Caring
• Openness
• Trust

The way we work the CHS way

• Flexible
• Creative
• Respectful
• Working in partnership
• Focused on the social objective

Key Skills

Abinitio, Corporate Banking, Logistics & Procurement, Consumer Durables, FX, Instrument Maintenance

Application notes

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service thismay expedite your application process.

PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP