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Kitchen Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 May 2025
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 June 2025
Location: Cowbridge, The Vale of Glamorgan
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brackenberry Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: RQ1529515

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Summary

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Vale of Glamorgan to assist with the appointment of a Kitchen Assistant, on a 2-weeks contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.21 - £15.77 per hour

Summary:

Residential Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team across residential homes in the Vale of Glamorgan. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the cook and management team to deliver high-quality meal services, ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation and council policies.

Responsibilities:

Carry out all kitchen duties as directed by the cook or person in charge.
Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
Comply with all Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations and internal catering policies/procedures.
Attend ongoing training and staff meetings to support team development and communication.
Step into cook responsibilities when necessary, as directed by management.
Maintain compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies, and Procedures.
Uphold the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity and Environment Policies.

Essentials:

Previous kitchen / catering experience
An understanding of the needs of older people
Ability to assist in all areas of the kitchen to achieve the required standards
Be able to use own initiative in the day to day running of the kitchen
Be able to work under pressure

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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