Kitchen Assistant

Brook Street Social Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care agency in Cardiff seeks a Kitchen Assistant to assist in meal preparation and maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene. Candidates should have knowledge of Food Hygiene, great communication skills, and the right to work in the UK. The role offers flexible hours with competitive pay and numerous benefits, including paid annual leave and access to mental health support.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension scheme entitlement

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship).
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Friendly and proactive with service users.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparing meals for residents.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Set tables, wash dishes, and serve meals.

Skills

Knowledge of Food Hygiene and COSHH

Great communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency

Locations: Cardiff

Pay rate: 12.25 (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. 12.25 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing:

You will be responsible for assisting the cook preparing meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food preparation. Assure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining areas along with ensuring equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition, reporting any faults or defects to the Cook as necessary.

You will support in general kitchen and dining room duties such as setting tables, washing dishes, and serving meals. Additional Additionally, you will handle and store cleaning materials and equipment responsibly, in line with the establishment's COSHH policy.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and COSHH
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us:

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!