Kitchen Assistant (16 hours per week, 8‑hour shifts)
Location: Turn Furlong RIBU (Recovering Independence Bed Unit) – integrated multi‑disciplinary team focused on rehabilitation and reablement.
Responsibilities
* Support the cook in preparing all food/meals for customers, ready for cooking or serving.
* Wash, clean and tidy serving utensils, kitchen and serving areas.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene in kitchen and eating areas, careful handling of food and cleanliness.
* Ensure residents’ well‑being and dignity is preserved; report concerns to the manager on duty according to policies.
* Treat residents with kindness, respect and compassion, fostering a feeling of happiness and contentment.
* Ensure reasonable care for health, safety and welfare of self and others, complying with health and safety policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Literate and numerate, with basic IT literacy.
* Able to work as a responsible member of a team.
* Willingness and ability to undertake training in food hygiene regulations.
* Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment, mindful of potential contamination, allergies, germs.
* Empathetic, kind and respectful to customers and their families.
* No experience necessary; training provided.
Important Information
No experience is necessary as training is provided. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full‑time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.
Legal & Safeguarding
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate at our cost. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.
West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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