Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Group; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Clydebank is seeking a General Assistant to work 40 hours a week within the kitchen team. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving residents, maintaining storage and hygiene standards, and liaising with dietitians. Ideal candidates will have a catering qualification and knowledge of COSHH and HACCP. This role offers an hourly rate of £12.21, annual leave, and opportunities for career development. Join us for a rewarding career supporting vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

5.6 weeks Annual Leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Retail discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Serve food and beverages to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas, equipment, and furniture.
• Ensure kitchen compliance with hygiene standards.
• Liaise with dietitians regarding meals.

Skills

Relevant Catering Qualification

Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP

Experience of working within similar role

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

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 40 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.

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

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

Where you will be working:

Location: Hill View 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/PVGdisclosure.