Kitchen Assistants

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Job description

RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a leading UK charity, we are dedicated to helping individuals with brain injuries regain the skills and independence they ve lost. Through our specialised assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals, we provide expert neurorehabilitation that empowers people to meet their personal recovery goals, whether their injury is the result of trauma, illness, or other causes.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to assist in the daily preparation of cooked nutritious meals for service users ensuring food is of a high quality, and to work alongside the Chef and Cook.

Your main duties would include:

• Assist in planning and preparing a variety of balanced, nutritious menus, considering special dietary requirements and service user preferences.
• Support in ensuring all food is stored, prepared, and cooked to the highest hygiene standards.
• Manage the storage and proper use of cleaning materials in compliance with COSHH regulations.

Your benefits would include:

• A competitive salary of up to £12.64 per hour
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Group life assurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye Voucher Scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Company Pension Scheme
• Nationwide staff discounts including eating out and shopping
• Excellent training
• Blue Light Card: Access to exclusive discounts online and in-store for those in the NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces.

Join our team and be part of something truly meaningful. Our employees share an incredible sense of purpose and teamwork collaborating and supporting one another to make a real difference every day. If you're looking for a workplace where dedication, compassion, and community come together, our organisation is the place for you. Send your CV and cover letter for consideration.

Please note: We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

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