Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Health Care; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bishops Cleeve is looking for a Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen. Ideal candidates should have catering qualifications and experience in similar roles. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

5.6 weeks Annual Leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to support meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serve food and beverages to residents and staff.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Liaise with the team regarding dietary requirements.

Skills

Relevant Catering Qualification

Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP

Experience of working within a similar role

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society? If so, join Advinia Health Care, where you will be working 24 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and your career. There’s huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Advinia Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Serving Residents, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

Qualifications and skills required

• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Location and working hours

Location: Bishops Cleeve

In return we can offer

• Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour
• 5.6 weeks Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata per hours worked)
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS/PVG disclosure.