Kitchen Assistant

Briton Ferry, WLS, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Effective Date:

TBC

Post Title:

Kitchen Assistant

Direct reporting to

: Day Service Manager and MMI Chef

Main Purpose of Post



To support MMI cook to make healthy and nutrition meals.

To ensure that the service provision of the charity is conducted in a manner which furthers the aims of Me, Myself & I Neath Port Talbot, delivering on a person-centred care approach for people living with dementia to access a daybreak provision.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities



Keep a safe and comfortable environment for guests, volunteers, and staff. Ensure spaces are kept clean, sanitised, and free from any health & safety hazards

To be responsible for own continuous professional development and ongoing learning.

Assisting the chef in the planning, preparation, cooking, and service of varied, interesting, and healthy menus.

Kitchen porter / pot washing

Deputise for the other catering staff in their absence.

Ensure high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen areas are adhered to.

Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures.

Other



Cleaning the kitchen after cooking each meal and ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitized at the end of shift

Rotating stock items as established procedures

Cover holidays and sickness

Being a role model for volunteers and staff

Health & Safety



Report any Hazards, Incidents or Accidents to the correct member of staff Raise any Safeguarding concerns to your Team Leader as soon as possible

PERSON SPECIFICATION



CRITERIA

STANDARD

MEASURED BY

EDUCATION & TRAINING



Have good numeracy and literacy skills.

NVQ Level one and Level two in catering OR four years' experience withing within the catering industry

Leve 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Completion of the following Training courses:

Re-thinking Dementia

Safeguarding

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ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES



Ability to work both as a member of a team and unsupervised.

Possess good communication skills, both written and oral.

Be flexible and adaptable in responding to the day to day demands of the service.

Show initiative and be prepared to develop new skills.

Excellent organisation skills

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WORK EXPERIENCE



Have experience of working within a busy kitchen environment.

Have experience of dealing with members of the public and professionals.

Have an understanding of people living with dementia.

Be an effective team member.

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ATTITUDE & QUALITIES



Commitment to the organisations aims and objectives

Show compassion and understanding

Ability to work in situations where diplomacy, tact and sensitivity as are essential

Sense of humour

Ability to adapt to fast changing circumstances in a calm manner

Demonstrate a team work approach

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ESSENTIAAL



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OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS



- Commitment to quality and diversity

- Commitment to health and safety

- Display the LCC values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/08/2025
Reference ID: 1684

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3339297
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Briton Ferry, WLS, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned