Part Time Kitchen Assistant

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Louth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Retail discounts

Job summary

Advinia Health Care is seeking a General Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will support chefs, prepare meals, and assist with deliveries in a calm, social environment. The role offers flexible development opportunities and a focus on safe, hygienic practices in a healthcare setting.

You will interact with residents and staff, supporting the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent food service. We offer a range of benefits, including training and career development opportunities, free

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist catering staff with preparation and cooking of meals in line with policies.
• Serve Residents, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Ensure kitchen and related areas meet hygiene standards and policies.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

COSHH & HACCP knowledge

Catering experience

Education

Catering qualification (Desirable)

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 22.5 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.

As a General Assistant you will be:

• 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.
• As part of the catering team, 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, You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)

Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP

Experience of working within similar role.

Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

• Hourly rate of £12.71 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.
• There is also a range of 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.