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    Kitchen Assistant - Worthing, United Kingdom - West Sussex County Council

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    About Us

    Bright Star is an OFSTED rated Good Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour. Bright Star has been recently refurbished and has excellent facilities and play equipment. We are looking for enthusiastic, bright, fun people to join our team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. This includes supporting with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.

    The Opportunity

    Salary: £22,366 - £22,737 per annum (pro-rata £17,892 - £18,189)
    Working Pattern: 29.60 hours per week (part-time)
    Contract: Permanent
    Location: Worthing

    As a Kitchen Assistant for our Residential Home, you will assist the Cook to prepare nutritionally balanced meals for the children.

    You will also be responsible for:

  • Clean and wash the kitchen, fixed equipment, utensils and crockery.
  • Keeping basic records in relation to stock control and Health and Safety
  • Contribute to the day to day maintenance of equipment, such as cookers, refrigerators.
  • Basic communication and interpersonal skills in order to relay accurate information to staff and children.
  • Keeping basic records in relation to stock control and Health and Safety.
  • To be aware of current safeguarding procedures, reporting any safeguarding concerns.
  • Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation Coordinate agency Cooks and Kitchen Assistants if required
  • We are looking for a positive role model for the children and those around them and someone who is familiar and adheres to the values of WSCC, being aware of key regulations such as Health and Safety/Safeguarding.

    A shift pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant.

    Experience and Skills

    Key Skills:

  • Ability to communicate in English with the children, staff and visitors to the Homes, to understand and be sensitive to the needs of the children and to adapt to unexpected changes in requirements.
  • Ability to assist the cook, preparing and serving food of a varied nature to a high standard.
  • Ability to undertake cleaning of the kitchen.
  • Ability to follow defined instructions in particular to understand and apply Health and Safety and safeguarding regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to work flexibly to allocated duties and as part of a team within the home to put the child first.
  • Qualifications and/or experience:

  • Experience in basic catering and knowledge of food
  • Experience of cleaning and use of domestic kitchen and cleaning equipment
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Desirable
  • Knowledge of stock control Desirable
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate Desirable
  • We know that without you we would not be able to provide our services and we strive to ensure that you are rewarded and recognised for the dedication and commitment you make in this role.

    As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

    In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

    For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page.


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