Kitchen Assistant

Caretech Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday (incl Bank Holidays)

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Pension

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Plymouth is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the Roborough House team on a part-time basis. The role involves food safety, dining area setup, light cleaning, dishwashing, and vegetable preparation, with training provided.

You will work 24 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday, and weekend shifts, with the possibility of covering sickness or holidays. Prior kitchen experience is welcome but not essential, and a positive, flexible attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Able to work under pressure and meet a tight schedule.
• Flexible to work weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays.
• NVQ Level 2 in catering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understanding food safety and hygiene
• Stock dining area - setting tables
• Light cleaning of dining and kitchen area
• Wash dishes and cutlery
• Vegetable preparation
• Covering sickness and annual leave entitlements
• Able to work alternative weekends
• Operating the dishwasher - loading and unloading, mopping floors

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Flexible/Adaptable

Weekend availability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Woolwell, Plymouth

Rate: £12.71 per hour

Permanent | Part-time | 24 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Friday 1 week and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday week 2.

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are looking to recruit a kitchen assistant on a part time basis to join the team. We are looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.

The successful candidate will be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a similar setting would be beneficial.

About the Service - Roborough House

provides expert care and treatment for adults with complex support needs, resulting from mental health disorders, dementias, strokes and progressive neurological conditions and associated comorbidities such as epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes and behaviours that may challenge a mainstream nursing home.

The Role

You will:

• Understanding food safety and hygiene
• Stock dining area - setting tables
• Light cleaning of dining and kitchen area
• Wash dishes and cutlery
• Vegetable preparation
• Covering sickness and annual leave entitlements
• Able to work alternative weekends
• Operating the dishwasher - loading and unloading, mopping floors

Requirements

• Previous kitchen experience preferred - but not essential as full training will be given
• Able to work under pressure and to a tight schedule.
• Enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Must be flexible and able to work during some of our peak times which include weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
• NVQ Level 2 in catering - preferred - but not essential as full training will be given.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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