WE ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT AN EXPERIENCED AND ENTHUSIASTIC KITCHEN ASSISTANT TO WORK IN THE LANGFORD CENTRE, OUR MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL BASED IN BEXHILL ON SEA.
The Langford Centre is a 63 bedded Mental Health Hospital. The purpose of this role is to assist the Chef with food preparation and cleaning, to deliver a high standard of catering within the kitchen environment.
Further key responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant include;
o Preparing food and assisting the chef with cooking.
o Ensure all aspects of hygiene and appropriate legislation are adhered to in relation to the preparation and storage of food.
o Responsible for the day to day cleanliness of the kitchen; adhering to the cleaning schedule in place.
o Assist with the unpacking and storing of food deliveries.
o Ordering cleaning products for the kitchen.
o Assist with the movement of hot trolleys across the site to transport meals to the wards.
o To adhere to the Food Hygiene Act 1995 and associated requirements introduced by the Food Standards Agency.
ABOUT YOU, THE SUCCESSFUL KITCHEN ASSISTANT;
o Food hygiene certificate of level 1 or higher
o Prior experience as a kitchen assistant or similar role
o Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety standards
o Able to work well in a team and follow instruction with good communication skills
o Knowledge of maintaining a clean, tidy, safe and hygienic environment
o Positive attitude and professional demeanour
o Good knowledge and understanding of Food Safety and HACCP practices
What's in it for you?
o Training and development opportunities
o Career advancement opportunities
o Retail discounts food shopping, clothes, electronics
o Travel discounts for holidays
o Energy bill savings!
o Online courses virtual, live and interactive upskill yourself
o Help the planet! (plant trees, save turtles)
o Counselling 24/7, confidential
o Wellness hub health and wellbeing online help
o Streaming sites discounts
o And more!
ABOUT US
Bramley Health is a specialist health and social care provider based in South London and the Southeast of England. Our key focus is to support individuals with complex and challenging needs. This is to maximize their independence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. We achieve this through outcome-focused models of care with an integrated care pathway.
Our pathway spans from specialist hospital to enhanced residential services and supported living. We focus on delivering high quality services with a clear care pathway in four specialist service lines:
o Neurocognitive Disorders Services
o Female Complex Needs Services (Borderline Personality Disorder)
o Learning Disabilities Services
o Mental Health Services
If you are interested in learning more about the Kitchen Assistant role, then click apply now or please do get in touch directly.