Kitchen Assistant at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

24413.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Kitchen Maintenance, Routine Checks, Organization, Communication, Teamwork, Respectful Approach, Dietary Needs Management, Nutritional Needs Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you an enthusiastic, committed person and passionate about providing nutritious and tasty meals? Then being part of Milton Grange Kitchen team could be the job for you. As a part of the kitchen team, you will lead the way in providing a healthy meals and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. You will be responsible for assisting in meal preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen environment and undertaking routine checks. This is a crucial role in ensuring the people that use our service have their dietary and nutritional needs met. The kitchen team provide meals for people that are accessing reablement in our 37 intermediate care beds and people that attend the day centre for social stimulation. We are looking for candidates who: * Can organise a varied workload, on occasion working to short deadlines * Communicate effectively with a range of people * Work collaboratively as a member of a team * Have courteous and respectful approach towards the people that use the service Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mdqx/~edisp/ucmfa08041871.docx] for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005]. Interview will be held at Milton Grange. Milton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1SL. All interviews will be in person and held within two weeks of the advert closing. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. This role will provide you the opportunity to develop new skills and learn about meeting the nutritional needs of older people. All applicants are welcome to drop by should they want to know more about our service or require additional support applying for the role or alternatively call Tracey Saunders on 01323 463984. 'It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well.' - Heather, Specialist Contract Manager” For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the provision of healthy meals and maintaining a clean kitchen environment, which includes assisting in meal preparation and undertaking routine checks. This position is crucial for ensuring the dietary and nutritional needs of service users are met.