Kitchen Assistant - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £22,366 to £22,737 per annum, pro rata (Grade B)
Location:
Phoenix Centre Newbury
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:
20 hours per week. Working pattern Monday to Fridays 10am to 2pm.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
09/02/2024 at 23:59
Reference:
04862

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about providing excellent service and support within a caring environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Resource Centre Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community and make a real difference in people's lives.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our resource centre, where we provide a range of services to support adults with care needs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals, adhering to dietary requirements and food safety regulations
Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
Supporting the Resource Centre Manager in monitoring and ordering supplies
Engaging with service users in a friendly and respectful manner
Previous experience in a similar kitchen or catering environment
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated and passionate team at West Berkshire Council.

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.