General Kitchen Assistant

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

One YMCA Group in Watford is recruiting a General Kitchen Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis to join our hostel’s catering team and support residents who may face challenges.

The role involves assisting with food preparation, ensuring high hygiene standards, and completing service documentation. Shifts are morning and evening, 20 hours per week, with flexibility across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills.
• Flexibility to support duty management and on-call cover.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation to company standards
• Provide a caring and friendly service to residents
• Maintain a clean and hygienic food service environment
• Complete necessary documentation for each service
• Communicate effectively with a pleasant and polite manner
• Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and utensils according to the cleaning Rota
• Ensure tables and service areas are clean and well-stocked
• Load and maintain service counters during meal periods

Skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility to cover duty management

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a General Kitchen Assistant (GA) to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis at one of our hostel locations in Watford. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Catering Team in delivering high-quality catering services across the site. You will also contribute to the wider housing team by supporting residents who may face a range of challenges, including: Mental health issues, Offending history, Family breakdown or Alcohol and drug dependency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation to company standards
• Provide a caring and friendly service to residents
• Maintain a clean and hygienic food service environment
• Complete necessary documentation for each service
• Communicate effectively with a pleasant and polite manner
• Clean kitchen equipment, surfaces, and utensils according to the cleaning Rota
• Ensure tables and service areas are clean and well-stocked
• Load and maintain service counters during meal periods

Requirements

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Flexibility to support duty management and on-call cover
• Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

This is a Part time role.

Hours per week: 20

Working Pattern: Shifts are flexible, with working hours between: Morning: 7:00am – 11:00am Afternoon: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Available Monday to Sunday

Important information

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.