kitchen assistant

Caretech; Roborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free DBS check

Stakeholder Pension

Employee support programme

Job summary

CareTech's Roborough House in England is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to support dining service for adults with complex needs. You will help with food safety, vegetable prep, dishwashing and light kitchen tasks.

No formal qualifications required, though kitchen experience helps; full training given. You must be reliable, flexible and able to work weekends and peak times including bank holidays.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Kitchen experience helpful but not essential; full training provided.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Understand food safety and hygiene standards.
• Stock dining area and set tables.
• Light cleaning of dining and kitchen areas.
• Wash dishes and cutlery.
• Assist with vegetable preparation.
• Cover sickness and annual leave periods.
• Work alternate weekends.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain floors.
• Adapt to peak times with a positive attitude.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Dishwashing

Time management

Under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering

Tools

Dishwasher

Stock management

Job description

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
  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.
  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.
  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