Relief Kitchen Assistants - Isleshavn Care Services - SIC09032

Shetland Islands Council; Mid Yell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Shetland Islands Council invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant based at Isleshavn Care Services, Yell, Shetland. The role involves preparing simple meals, basic cooking, and serving residents in a care setting.

You will follow health and safety rules and COSHH regulations and work under supervision by a higher graded operative. PVG clearance is preferred, and the post is based on Shetland with a requirement to support flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Prepare simple meals, assist with cooking and serving in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook at a basic level and serve meals to residents.
• Adhere to health and safety rules and COSHH regulations.
• Assist in ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Job description

The Kitchen Assistant will undertake, normally under the general direction of a higher graded operative in a kitchen, the preparation, simple cooking, and serving of food in a residential care home or other similar establishment.

The Kitchen Assistant will be aware of and adhere to health and safety rules and regulations (including COSHH regs) relating to all aspects of the post including the use of electrical equipment.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Additional Information

• The grade of this post is C
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Isleshavn Care Services, Yell, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Nadine Weiland, Team Leader - 01595745727 - [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032

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Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.