Kitchen Assistant

**Kitchen Assistant**

(Job Number: RIC03ZJ)(Job: Hospitality and Catering)

**Kitchen Assistant**

**Richmond Villages**

**Richmond Villages, Hatherley Ln, Cheltenham GL51 6PN**
- Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offers an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our first-class accommodation requires a first-class service. As a Kitchen Assistant at Richmond Cheltenham, you’ll assist our Chefs in ensuring all catering areas are cleaned, maintained and safe.

**Working hours and salary**
- £10.50 per hour, plus excellent benefits

**_Full time/part time and bank contracts available._**

**_Flexible working opportunities: From term time only, to set days/hours per week - we can offer a range of shift patterns that best fit around your lifestyle. Just let us know what hours you want, and we’ll work with you to make sure you get the shift patterns that you’re looking for._**

**What your typical day involves**- Preparing simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef-
- Washing dishes by hand or loading the dishwasher, you’ll store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages-
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to ensure they’re free from grease or spillage at all times-
- Washing work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules-
- Operating kitchen equipment and transferring this safely between storage and work areas-
- Ensuring the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish is removed, and all supplies are put away in the correct place-
- Adhering to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy**Who we’re looking for**
- You have an understanding of Health and Safety and knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe and hygiene environment. An up to date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and previous experience of working in a catering department or kitchen would be advantageous. Ideally you have some knowledge of working in a care environment and stock control along with an ability to prepare simple meals. Organised and adaptable, you have the ability to work well within a team and under your own initiative.

**What we’ll offer you in return**
- 28 days holiday
- Paid breaks
- Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift
- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
- Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support - all available from one phone number
- Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
- NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
- Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
- My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing
- Wagestream - Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it

**Who we are**
- For over 20 years Richmond have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. We're proud that we attract the best people and even prouder of how long they stay with us. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, we ensure our residents retain as much independence and choice as possible while helping retain their 'zest for life'.
- Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world_