We have an exciting role on offer within our Prevention and Partnership service as a Kitchen Assistant. About Us We are seeking to recruit an individual to work within Middlesbrough Council’s Social Care Catering team for Adults with Profound Learning Disabilities and Complex needs. Applicants should be motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and able to use their own initiative. The role will incorporate: Support the cook and all operational aspects of the catering needs within the Orchard Day service. Maintain all elements of food hygiene and cleanliness in and around the kitchen. Assist the cook in the preparation of foods and beverages. Operate and clean catering equipment, utensils, and machinery in accordance with safety instructions. Undertake the washing up of crockery, cutlery, and utensils and cleaning of kitchen and service areas. Assist in the service and disposal of food, including the transporting of meals to tables. Working flexibly to support the needs of the service. Please note, this is a part time vacancy working 10 hours a week. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! In return we can offer Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent pension plus top-up options. Staff networks run by our staff for our staff. Flexible working (dependent on job role). Electric car lease scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme. Staff lottery. Travel and car parking schemes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more! If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Margaret Evans at or on 01642 266441. The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.