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Kitchen Assistant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 12.71 - 12.71 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Woolwell, Plymouth

Rate: £12.71 per hour

Permanent | Part-time | 24 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Friday 1 week and Tuesday, Friday and  Saturday week 2.

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are looking to recruit a kitchen assistant on a part time basis to join the team. We are looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.

The successful candidate will be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a similar setting would be beneficial.

About the Service - Roborough House provides expert care and treatment for adults with complex support needs, resulting from mental health disorders, dementias, strokes and progressive neurological conditions and associated comorbidities such as epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes and behaviours that may challenge a mainstream nursing home.

The Role

You will:

Understanding food safety and hygiene 
Stock dining area – setting tables 
Light cleaning of dining and kitchen area 
Wash dishes and cutlery 
Vegetable preparation 
Covering sickness and annual leave entitlements 
Able to work alternative weekends 
Operating the dishwasher - loading and unloading, mopping floorsRequirements

Previous kitchen experience preferred – but not essential as full training will be given 
Able to work under pressure and to a tight schedule. 
Enthusiastic and positive approach. 
Must be flexible and able to work during some of our peak times which include weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. 
NVQ Level 2 in catering – preferred - but not essential as full training will be given.What We Offer

Recommend A Friend Bonus 
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays 
Free DBS Check 
Blue Light Card 
Stakeholder Pension 
Free Employee Assistance Programme 
Annual Employee Awards Evening 
Employee Recognition Schemes 
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level 
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values

Friendly 
Positive 
Innovative 
Empowering 
Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Strictly no agencies

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