Relief Kitchen Assistant

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What is the role

Make a difference every day as a Kitchen Assistant at Hafod.

Working alongside the Cook you will support the preparation cooking and serving of meals for residents helping to ensure a high standard of food qualityhygieneand safety. Your role is essential in creating a positive dining experience and supporting residents wellbeing.

Please note: Were unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a permanent relief post and well talk through your availability and what works for you while making sure we cover the shifts the home needs to provide the best care for our residents.

Some of our homes may have limited public transport links and some shifts start early or finish late. Youll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.

What youll be doing

• Assistwith preparingcookingand serving meals and drinks.

• Support food safety compliance includingControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures are followedand Food Safety standards.

• Carry out general kitchen duties such as washing upsettingtablesand cleaning.

• Report any equipment faults or concerns and work as part of a supportive team.

• Maintainhigh standardsof cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas.

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What youll bring

The Kitchen Assistant role is best suited to someone who is reliablepracticaland team-focused with a strong commitment to cleanliness food hygiene and delivering a high-quality service.

• A practicalreliableand team-focused approach.

• Good communication skills and the ability to build trust listen and work positively with others.

• Understanding ofhygiene and food safety practices (or willingness to learn).

• Ability to workindependently and under pressure.

• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

Previouscatering or kitchen experience is helpful but not essential. Training will be provided to support your development.

Interested in applying

Submit your application online.

Well review all applications and if youre shortlisted well get in touch to arrange an interview at Ty Penrhos Care Home.

If youre successful at the end of the recruitment process well offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check which well organise and pay for.

If youd like some tips or advice with the recruitment process weve put together some helpful guidancehere.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

Were committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage please let us know and well be happy to help.

About the home

TyPenrhosCare Home in Caerphilly is a large 83 bed home providing a modern homely setting for older people needing EMI and residential care. The design of TyPenrhossupports an environment that enables independence and choice within a comfortable and secure setting. The Care Home has been built to exacting standards and supports residents to maximize their independence.

Youllfind more information aboutTyPenrhosCare Homehere

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At Hafod were a socially conscious not for profit organisation providing housing care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission Get the basics right connect with you and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.

Were committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included but respected valued and safe to be themselves. When people feel theybelong they bring their best and that benefits all of us.