Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Group; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Chipping Barnet is looking for a General Assistant to work 24 hours a week. You will support chefs in meal preparation, serve residents and visitors, and maintain kitchen hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of COSHH and HACCP, relevant catering qualifications are desirable, and experience in a similar role is preferred. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.21, career development opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

5.6 weeks Annual Leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development training

Pension contribution

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant Catering Qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP is required.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist catering staff with meal preparation and cooking.
• Serve food and beverages to residents and visitors.
• Maintain proper storage and stock rotation.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Comply with hygiene standards and policies.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding dietary needs.

Skills

Relevant Catering Qualification

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of HACCP

Experience of working within a similar role

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

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 24 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 a 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.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

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

Where you will be working:

Location: Roseacres Care Home

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

In Return We Can Offer...

• Hourly rate of £12.21 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.

All candidates will be subject to a DBS/PVG disclosure.