Part-Time Kitchen & Domestic Assistant

St Helens Council; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is recruiting a 20-hour Domestic Assistant at Kershaw Day Support Centre to assist the Cook and support older people in a residential setting.

The role covers kitchen duties, cleaning and laundry tasks, with hours 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will work as part of a friendly team in a values-led public service known for fair employment and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or caring environment is desirable.
• Ability to follow food safety and hygiene guidelines.
• Good teamwork and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation, cooking and serving food.
• Cover the Cook when they are absent from work - annual leave/sickness
• Ensure the Kitchen area is cleaned to a high standard
• Ensure Activity Rooms and toilets are cleaned to a high standard.
• Washing cooking utensils, crockery, pans etc.
• Laundry duties - washing tea towels, cloths etc.
• To complete relevant training specific to the job role.
• To follow instructions and operate in a safe and hygienic environment
• To comply with the Council's Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working procedures and guidelines.
• To comply with the Council's Comprehensive Equality Policy and ensure it is implemented with the service area of the post.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen hygiene

Teamwork

Cooking assistance

Reliability

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is recruiting a 20-hour Domestic Assistant at Kershaw Day Support Centre to assist the Cook and support older people in a residential setting.

The role covers kitchen duties, cleaning and laundry tasks, with hours 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will work as part of a friendly team in a values-led public service known for fair employment and progression opportunities.