Catering assistant - Desborough

Start: ASAP

Hours: 08:00-16:30 working 5 days a week.

Rates: £9.59 plus enhancements for weekends.

Opus, on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council, is looking to recruit a catering assistant to work at our home in Desborough.

This role is to assist the cook in the duties of preparing and serving appetising and nutritional food/meals while maintaining a high standard of quality and hygiene.

Key Objectives:

• To assist the cook in all preparation of food in readiness for cooking or serving.
• Prepare the dining area for residents and assist in serving food at mealtimes.
• Wash, clean and tidy up serving utensils, kitchen and serving areas.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in the kitchen and eating areas.
• Ensure residents well-being and dignity is preserved and that they are properly safeguarded.
• Report any concerns to the manager on duty.
• To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description.

The skills and qualities we look for include:

• A basic understanding of the need for people to exercise choice and control, regardless of their vulnerability.
• Empathy, kindness and respect to residents and their families.
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work as a team member
• Have an understanding of food hygiene and infection control.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• Free training
• Holiday entitlement accrued while working
• Flexible working hours
• Opus candidates hear about jobs first
• Opportunity to apply for permanent positions as an 'internal candidate'