Bank Catering Assistant
Location: Hitchin
Salary: £11.72 per Hour
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
MAIN PURPOSE:
To assist in the provision of meals and refreshments, and the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments
* Wash up used utensils, pans and crockery in the dishwasher, hand washing certain items as appropriate
* Clean kitchen work surfaces, equipment, floors, fridges, freezers and other storage cupboards in line with cleaning schedules and record as instructed
* Ensure all equipment is stored away and the kitchen is left clean and tidy at the end of each shift
* Report equipment faults, repair and maintenance needs in line with local procedures
* Monitor and report supplies requirements
* Record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures
* Ensure that meals and refreshments are attractive to service users and in line with Brainkind standards
* Assist the Head Chef and Chef to provide services that meet Brainkind and regulatory body standards
* Maintain a safe working environment, uphold service user confidentiality, and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks
ABOUT YOU:
* Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willing and able to complete within 2 weeks of starting employment
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to communicate verbally and in writing
* Able to work within policies and procedures
* Experience of working in a similar environment
Rewards:
You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.
* 35 days’ holiday including bank holidays.
* Pension Contributions
* Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store.
* Perkbox
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Free uniform
* Free Parking
We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
* All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr