Catering Assistant
1 week ago
About Brainkind
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 Team
Our team is 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.
Job Responsibilities
The Catering Assistant will assist in the provision of meals and refreshments, and the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment. This varies across locations.
Key Relationships
This role carries no line management responsibilities. The Catering Assistant will be responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 food hygiene certificate or be willing and able to complete within 2 weeks of starting employment. They will also be able to work as part of a team, communicate verbally and in writing, and work within policies and procedures. Experience of working in a similar environment is also desirable.
Accountability and Complexity
This post holds no budgetary responsibility but will be expected to ensure costs and expenditures are kept within agreed limits. In the absence of the Chef, the Catering Assistant will ensure that all catering staff follow Brainkind policies and procedures. They will also be accountable for following all food and personal hygiene procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The Catering Assistant will be responsible for:
- Assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.
- Washing up used utensils, pans, and crockery in the dishwasher, hand washing certain items as appropriate.
- Cleaning kitchen work surfaces, equipment, floors, fridges, freezers, and other storage cupboards in line with cleaning schedules and recording as instructed.
- Ensuring all equipment is stored away and the kitchen left clean and tidy at the end of each shift.
- Reporting equipment faults, repair, and maintenance needs in line with local procedures.
- Monitoring and reporting supplies requirements.
- Recording all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that meals and refreshments are attractive to service users and in line with Brainkind standards.
- Assisting 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, maintaining a safe working environment, maintaining service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate, group life assurance, eye voucher scheme, company pension, long service and staff awards, and nationwide employee staff discounts, including discounted eating out and shopping. They will also have access to a Blue Light Card, providing discounts online and in-store.
Employee Wellbeing and Support
We put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority, and we will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.
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