Job Description:
Location: Aberavon Hospital, Aberavon, Scarlet Avenue Aberavon Port Talbot, SA12 7PH
Hours: 30.00hours per week (shifts are 8:00am - 2:30am / 11:30am - 18:00 over 7 days including weekends and public holidays)
Salary: £12.74 per hour
Job Description
As a Kitchen Assistant with Rushcliffe Care Group, you will be part of the team responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality catering services. Your role will have a direct impact on the wellbeing, nutrition, and overall experience of the service users you support.
About Rushcliffe Care Group
You will be joining Rushcliffe Care, a company with over 35 years of experience in offering the highest levels of care to our most vulnerable in society. Across our services, we support people to live safer, more fulfilling lives, with dignity, choice, and consistency at the centre of everything we do.
Our values are not slogans. They shape how we treat people, how we work together, and what we expect from each other.
About the Service
Aberavon Hospital provides rehabilitation and recovery for people with complex, severe and enduring mental health challenges. Referrals will be accepted from medium/ low secure hospitals, PICU, acute admissions and the Criminal Justice System. Patients will be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
Rushcliffe Aberavon is an 18 bedded locked rehabilitation unit for males between the age of 18 and 65 with:
A primary diagnosis of mental illness or personality disorder, who would benefit treatment offered within a locked rehabilitation service.
Individuals who mental health illness coexists with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour or substance misuse.
Individuals who may have disengaged and failed to maintain contact with treatment services in the past.
Individuals who would benefit from support from rehabilitation services in preparing them to live independently in the community.
The catering team plays an important role in supporting health, wellbeing, and daily routines, ensuring service users receive safe, nutritious, and appropriate meals.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation, cooking, and service of meals, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and in line with food hygiene and organisational standards.
You will assist with basic food preparation, including salads, sandwiches, and vegetable preparation, as well as supporting simple cooking tasks where required.
The role includes maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas, including washing up, cleaning surfaces, and following cleaning schedules to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
You will support with stock handling, including receiving, checking, storing, and rotating supplies, helping to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise waste.
You will also assist in serving meals and working alongside care teams to support a positive mealtime experience for service users.
About You
You have a basic understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices, or are willing to learn.
You are able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and support others to maintain standards.
You are reliable, organised, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
You take pride in maintaining cleanliness and supporting a safe working environment.
You communicate clearly and understand the importance of your role within a care setting.
What Our Values Mean in Practice
Reputable Care
Supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality catering services.
Maintaining hygiene standards and following procedures at all times.
Respect and Compassion
Supporting service users through a clean, safe, and positive dining experience.
Understanding the importance of food in daily life and wellbeing.
Robust Communication
Working effectively with kitchen and care teams.
Following instructions and sharing information clearly where required.
Real Commitment
Being reliable and consistent in maintaining standards.
Supporting colleagues and contributing to a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
What We Offer
We provide a structured induction and ongoing support to ensure you are confident and effective in your role.
You will have access to training and opportunities to develop within a well-established organisation.
You will be part of a team where your contribution has a direct impact on service user experience.
Join our team at Rushcliffe Care Group and help us continue to provide exceptional care and service to our residents.
You will be joining Rushcliffe Care, a company with over 35 years of experience in offering the highest levels of care to our most vulnerable in society. Our core values, Reputable Care, Respect and Compassion, Robust Communication and Real Commitment are at the heart of everything we do.
Start making a difference with your career today.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which is covered by Rushcliffe Care.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Rushcliffe Care Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, and the needs of the service.
Some roles may have specific requirements, such as physical ability or effective communication in English, due to the nature of the care we provide. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our service users and are applied fairly and proportionately.
To support our commitment to equal opportunities, we may collect diversity data as part of the application process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only, is anonymised where appropriate, and does not form part of the selection process.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
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Work authorisation:
1. United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person