Kitchen Assistant

Orri; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health clinic is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in London. The role involves supporting food preparation and service for onsite clients, contributing to a collaborative and caring environment. Ideal applicants should have a Food Hygiene certification and work well in a team.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package

Contributory pension scheme

Free professional development training

Two annual corporate events

Qualifications

• Level 1 Food Hygiene and COSHH certifications (training can be provided).
• Ability to work consistently in a busy kitchen.
• High level of physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in meal preparation and food service.
• Unload and store food deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Keen to work within a team environment

Physical stamina

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene and COSHH certificates

Job description

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Orri is an ambitious, young, fast-growing company committed to changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK. We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our growing team.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to working collaboratively; providing expert, evidence-based and innovative treatment with kindness and compassion at its core. We are a private mental health clinic that is changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK.

Role Overview:

The position of Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef in the delivery of our onsite food preparation and food service to our onsite clients Monday to Friday. This is a dynamic and fundamental role for the smooth running of our kitchen. We prepare lunch, dinner and two snacks per day.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The Kitchen Assistant will provide daily support to the Head Chef and the wider team with:

• Basic meal preparation.
• Unloading and storage of food and beverage deliveries.
• General cleaning of the kitchen and dining area, including dishes, cutlery, work surfaces, fridge/freezer ect.
• Serving of food as required.
• Help the head chef and the rest of the kitchen team to run the service smoothly and efficiently.

Desired skills and expertise:

• Level 1 Food Hygiene and COSHH certificates (training can be provided if required).
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Keen to work within a team environment.
• Has high level of physical stamina and ability to work consistently in a busy kitchen environment.

In addition, any ad hoc requirements required within the postholders skill set to support Orri may be required.

• Working for a CQC rated 'Outstanding' service in all 5 areas
• Monday to Friday work pattern
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays and the service closure over Christmas
• Significant opportunity to lead in service development and expansion with particular focus on client safety and care
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Enhanced disclosure check cost covered
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes
• Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Free Statutory and Mandatory Training
• Free professional development and CPD certified training
• Two annual corporate events plus additional ad hoc social events throughout the year

Orri operates a smoke free policy on all premises and grounds.

Orri is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service, Health Care Provider, and Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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