Kitchen Assistant - Trainee
Location: Copelands – 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
Hours: A maximum of 12 hours per week (2 X 6 hour shifts)
Salary: 21 and over: £12.21 per hour (National Living Wage)
18 to 20: £10.00 per hour
Under 18: £7.55 per hour
About the role
As a Trainee Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
You will assist with basic food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and day-to-day operational tasks while learning essential skills needed for a professional kitchen setting.
What we're looking for:
1. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy
2. Ability to form appropriate supportive relationships with residents and family members where appropriate
3. No prior experience required — full training will be provided
4. Flexibility to work a rota which includes early mornings, early evenings, and weekends.
What we can offer you:
5. Paid breaks
6. Uniform provided
7. Paid Access NI
8. Learning & Development opportunities
Please see attached job description and specification for further details
BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.