Job Description

Bank Catering Assistant

Location:

Hitchin

Salary:

12.41 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:

Responsible to assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments Responsible for washing up used utensils, pans and crockery in the dishwasher, hand washing certain items as appropriate To clean kitchen work surfaces, equipment, floors, fridges, freezers and other storage cupboards in line with cleaning schedules and record as instructed Responsible to ensure all equipment is stored away and the kitchen left clean and tidy at the end of each shift Reporting of equipment faults, repair and maintenance needs in line with local procedures Monitoring and reporting supplies requirements To record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures To ensure that meals and refreshments are attractive to service users and in line with Brainkind standards To assist the Head Chef and Chef to provide services that meet the Brainkind and regulatory body standards Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking 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:

A competitive rate of 12.41 per hour 33 Days AL Health Cash Plan (from June) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Company Pension Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards 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.