Kitchen Assistant

Salary: £26,000 per year

Kitchen Assistant

37.5 hours per week

Easton Maudit

£26,000 per year (depending upon experience)

My client is a local charity who need an experienced Kitchen Assistant to work in their residential care service for adults with learning disabilities in rural Northamptonshire.

You will required to:

* Support the Catering Manager in the day to day running of the kitchen ensuring that the residents eat well and have a healthy diet

* Preparing and cooking all food to the highest possible standard and in line with the residents’ dietary needs, using fresh ingredients

* Deputising for the Catering Manager during times of absence

* Clearing and ‘cleaning down’ after all meals

* Assisting in keeping the whole kitchen area clean and tidy in line with Hygiene, Health and Safety Standards

* Ensuring all Health and Safety, COSHH, RIDDOR and Food Hygiene practices are observed and maintained at all times

For this role you will need to have:

* Previous experience of working in a busy kitchen environment

* A Level 1 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

* Willingness to work towards Levels 2 and 3 in Food Hygiene

* Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and Cross Contamination Essential Standards and Practices

My client can offer an excellent package including:

* A generous sick pay scheme which rewards loyal staff members on completion of the qualifying period

* 30 days annual leave

* A workplace pension

* Comprehensive professional training development opportunities