Kitchen Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a flexible individual to join their catering team, providing meals for various services. The role involves supporting food preparation, covering cooking duties, and ensuring high standards in a busy kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and be committed to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering setting is advantageous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and committed to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior cook/Cook with food preparation and stock control.
• Cover cooking duties in the absence of a cook.
• Perform associated kitchen and domestic duties.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

The job itself

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our catering team to help provide a range of meals for people who use the services across Millers Day Service, New House Residential Service, and Town View Respite Service – this is includes older adults and adults who have a learning disability.

Duties will include supporting the Senior cook/ Cook with food preparation, including specialised diets, stock control, meal service, washing pots, and associated kitchen / domestic duties. You will be required to cover cooking duties in the absence of a cook, therefore previous experience in a catering setting would be an advantage.

You must be willing to undertake all training relevant to the role. You will have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to offer good time management skills.

You will be honest and trustworthy and be committed to working as part of a team within a busy kitchen that operates across seven days per week.

Hours – average 16.5 hours per week as required by the rota- this will include weekends and bank holidays.

Week 1 - Monday and Tuesday 5hrs, Saturday and Sunday 4hrs.
Week 2 - Wednesday to Friday 5 hours.