Kitchen Assistant (Part time) Bedford £23,088 per annum (Pro rata) Permanent Part time (4 hours per week) We are currently looking for a kitchen assistant to help deliver an in-house catering service. The role will consist of basic food preparation jobs, cleaning and some client interaction. We are looking for a hard-working individual who has can follow instruction and can learn quickly. Experience is not essential but is preferred. Our work in Retirement Living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if its needed. This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate Retirement Living team. A team that you could be part of. What you will be doing: Support the Head chef and chef de partie in the daily running of the kitchen. Basic food preparation. Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. Food running and table clearing. Interacting with residents. Wed love to meet someone with: Experience in working in a busy kitchen environment. Good working knowledge of Food Safety legislation and health and safety procedures. A helpful and can-do attitude. Knowledge of handling and operation of catering equipment. Experience of working with an older client base. Experience of events and functions catering. Appropriate food hygiene certificate. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary of up to £23,088 (pro rata). 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays. A generous contributory pension scheme. Private health care. Free life assurance. Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym. Opportunities for learning and development. Discounted gym membership. Retail discount scheme. Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 20th November 2024 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. ADZN1_UKTJ