Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant - Birmingham Due to the pressures we are facing with the Coronavirus pandemic, we are seeking a part time Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team on a 3 months fixed term contract working 22.5 hours per week on a shift basis including weekends. Working within the kitchen and dining area you will help to provide nutritious and enticing home cooked meals for the patients in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring mealtimes are an enjoyable part of the day, engaging patients in the dining experience. Huntercombe Centre in Birmingham is a locked rehabilitation hospital for up to 15 men with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum conditions. We are located in Oldbury, one mile from Junction 2 of the M5, and just 7 miles from the centre of Birmingham and on a number of bus routes. As a Kitchen Assistant your main duties will be: • Provide excellent quality meals within the hospital, with the aim of achieving the highest levels of satisfaction for patients in our care. • Developing a positive relationship with all patients, staff and other visitors to the hospital by becoming an integral part of the team. • Preparing dining areas to create a safe and enjoyable environment for patients at mealtimes. • Maintaining a clean hazard free kitchen and dining area in order to minimize risks to patients and employees of the hospital. • Working safely within company policies, seeking advice and guidance when necessary To join the team as a Kitchen Assistant you will have: • A good knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation • A positive attitude and a desire to deliver the best possible service to patients in our care. • Flexibility to work shifts with an adaptable attitude • The ability to communicate at all levels About You Please take a look at our progressive and rewarding benefits package • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Maternity leave at 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay • 2 week’s paid paternity leave • Shared parental leave, matching the maternity leave benefit • A thorough Induction Programme tailored to the hospital where you will be working • Clear pay structure, with competitive rates • Generous annual leave allowance • Sick pay of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay • The opportunity to participate in a company contributory pension scheme with up to 3% matching contributions Death in service benefit equivalent to 2 x salary • A range of staff discounts • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference.