Job summary
Are you an experienced Kitchen Assistant? Have you worked in an environment similar to a Hospice? Are you able to work weekends? If yes, then we would like to hear from you!
At Rainbows Hospice we provide specialist end-of-life, palliative and respite care to babies, children, and young people with conditions for which there is no cure. Since 1994 we have opened our doors and hearts to babies, children, and young people as well as the people who love them most.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our dedicated Catering Team to support in preparing, cooking, and serving delicious and wholesome meals to our Babies, Children, Young People, Families, staff members, volunteers, and guests. It is essential for the Kitchen Assistant to work weekends as part of this role.
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis, including weekend shifts.
About us
The state-of-the-art facilities at Lark Rise allow babies, children and young people with pain and physical difficulties to have opportunities that we take for granted; from socialising, taking a bath, being in a swimming pool, or playing on the swings. Were a lifeline for families, providing care, support, and respite breaks 24/7, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of high-quality food to Babies, Children and Young People, staff and visitors to the Hospice whilst helping to maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene at all times.
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
To assist the catering manager/chef with food preparation as requested and keep the kitchen tidy.
There may be some basic cooking involved.
To assist the catering manager/chef in properly labelling, covering, and storing unused food after each meal and ensure that all food items stored in the coolers and freezer are covered and stored in the correct area.
To wash up all catering equipment and perform other cleaning duties as required.
To assist in the preparation and cleaning of the dining area, including movement of furniture as appropriate
Further responsibilities in the role of a Kitchen Assistant at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
It is essential that you have experience working in a similar role within catering and have a basic knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations. It would be desirable for you to have experience working in a similar setting such like, another Hospice, Hospital, or Care Home.
This role would require you to be a team player, have good communication skills and treat all Babies, Children, Young People and Families with dignity, respect and understanding. This role will also require you to stand for long periods of time and be able to work unsocial hours.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Estates & Facilities, on hannah.williams@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the preparation and distribution of high-quality food to Babies, Children and Young People, staff and visitors to the Hospice whilst helping to maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene at all times.
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
To assist the catering manager/chef with food preparation as requested and keep the kitchen tidy.
There may be some basic cooking involved.
To assist the catering manager/chef in properly labelling, covering, and storing unused food after each meal and ensure that all food items stored in the coolers and freezer are covered and stored in the correct area.
To wash up all catering equipment and perform other cleaning duties as required.
To assist in the preparation and cleaning of the dining area, including movement of furniture as appropriate
Further responsibilities in the role of a Kitchen Assistant at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Requirements
It is essential that you have experience working in a similar role within catering and have a basic knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations. It would be desirable for you to have experience working in a similar setting such like, another Hospice, Hospital, or Care Home.
This role would require you to be a team player, have good communication skills and treat all Babies, Children, Young People and Families with dignity, respect and understanding. This role will also require you to stand for long periods of time and be able to work unsocial hours.
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory pension scheme.
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Hannah Williams, Head of Estates & Facilities, on hannah.williams@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering (Kitchen Assistant, Chef, Cook, Catering Assistant).
- Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Experience working in an environment such like; hospice, hospital, or care home.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Food Safety Regulations
- Manual Handling
- Team Player
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Good Communications Skills
- Treats all Babies, children, young People and Families with dignity, respect and understanding
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, Babies, Children, Young People, Parents and visitors
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work occasional unsocial hours
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role within catering (Kitchen Assistant, Chef, Cook, Catering Assistant).
- Basic Food Hygiene
Desirable
- Experience working in an environment such like; hospice, hospital, or care home.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Food Safety Regulations
- Manual Handling
- Team Player
- Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Good Communications Skills
- Treats all Babies, children, young People and Families with dignity, respect and understanding
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, Babies, Children, Young People, Parents and visitors
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work occasional unsocial hours
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations
- Understanding of Equal Opportunities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
