Catering Assistant (Part-Time)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council propose un poste de Catering Assistant à temps partiel au sein de Crosslet Care Home. Le rôle implique la préparation simple, la cuisson et le service des repas, le tout dans un environnement de soins aux personnes âgées. Le candidat idéal devra avoir des compétences culinaires et des certifications en hygiene alimentaire. Ce poste offre des avantages tels que des congés annuels généreux et des opportunités de développement.

Benefits

Accès au régime de pension du gouvernement local

25 jours de congés annuels, augmentant jusqu'à 35 jours

Accès au soutien au bien-être

Qualifications

• SVQ en préparation alimentaire requis.
• Certificat en hygiène alimentaire REHIS nécessaire.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et indépendamment.

Responsibilities

• Préparation et cuisson simples des aliments.
• Servir les repas et nettoyer la cuisine.
• Effectuer des tâches générales de cuisine.

Skills

Preparation alimentaire

Hygiène alimentaire

Travail en équipe

Education

SVQ en Food Preparation

Certificat REHIS en Hygiène Alimentaire

Job description

Location: Crosslet Care Home, Argyll Avenue, Dumbarton, G82 3NS

Salary: £25,310.84 - £26,873.48 per year, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

Job Description

This is a part-time position; the salary will be pro-rata'd to the hours worked.

The catering assistant will undertake, under the general direction of the cook or catering manager, the preparation, simple cooking, and serving of food within the residential care home. Duties include basic food and beverage preparation (e.g., preparing vegetables and snacks), simple cooking (e.g., reheating or reconstructing prepared food), serving meals, general kitchen and serving duties (e.g., washing up, setting up, and clearing away equipment and hot trolleys), and cleaning the kitchen, its surrounds, and equipment.

Applicants should hold an SVQ in Food Preparation and a relevant REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate.

You must have the ability to relate well to older people and to work effectively both within a team and independently.

Requirements

This role is considered a Regulated Role with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020. Membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details about this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer from West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which are "spent" under the Act. Failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is proud to be voted one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to 35 days, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counseling services

We encourage you to apply and share your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

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