Kitchen Assistant

Our service aims to promote equality, choice, independence and personal development to improve quality of life for individuals.

Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Lunchtimes ( 10.00am until 2.00pm) Monday to Friday

Main Place of Work: Rondel House, Maes Y Cwm Street & other Day Service locations in Barry.

Temporary Reason: N/A

Description:

We are looking fora Kitchen Assistant to help with the lunchtime service of meals at our Day Services across Barry. You will work both within the Day Service at Rondel House and also at other Day Service locations as required.

The role will be to:

• Help prepare for a lunchtime meal service


• To deliver & serve meals to our service users at different locations


• Clean down after lunch service and leave the kitchen ready for the next day Keep accurate records of food temperatures, fridge temperatures etc.


• Work with the Cooks to ensure everyone's dietary requirements are met


• Ensure high standards of hygiene are maintained at all times


• Engage in training to ensure you meet regulatory requirements and keep up to date with relevant skills.


• Positively contribute to the Kitchen Team and help deliver improvements.

About you
You will need:

• DBS Check Required: Yes


• To be able to meet high standards in food handling & kitchen hygiene


• To have an understand of nutrition and dietary requirements


• To be able to work independently and as part of a team


• To keep accurate daily/weekly/monthly records as required


• To be committed to providing excellent customer service


• A driving license and access to a vehicle

Additional information
To be considered for this role: We do require a driver. The successful candidate may be required to drive a small van between local destinations.

For Further Information, contact: Miles Utting, Resource Centre Manager, 01446 745922

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.