Overview and Responsibilities Catering Assistant – Aurora Meldreth Manor and Orchard Manor Shared ServicesLocation: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderContract Type: Permanent, Full time Hours: hours per weekHourly rate: £.
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per hour (depending on skills/experience/qualifications)Annual Salary: £,.
- £,.Closing date: Thursday rd January at 5pmAurora Meldreth Manor/Orchard ManorSituated in the village of Meldreth, just ten miles south of Cambridge, on the Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border, Meldreth Manor and Orchard Manor provide education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people who have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties resulting in complex learning needs.
Set within acres, our site provides extensive space for learning, developing and living in an environment where we have a range of incredible facilities that include: Music and Art RoomsRebound TherapyHydrotherapyHard and soft outdoor spaceForestry SchoolAdapted KitchensEnterprise SchemesSensory Rooms We are currently seeking a Catering Assistant to join our friendly catering team across our services in Meldreth.The role:As a Catering Assistant, you will demonstrate the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
Assist with preparation of meals using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards and ensuring that food is at the correct temperature.
You will keep the kitchen and food areas clean and tidy and ensure food and supply items are stored correctly.The role is very hands on.
The ideal candidate will have proven organisational skills, a real passion for excellent service and a keen eye for details with the ability to work alone when required.Key duties:Providing support to the Cook in meal preparation.Keeping the kitchen environment clean and tidy at all times, including washing all kitchen & catering equipment, surfaces and floors.Unloading of food and beverage deliveries as required.Food storage in accordance with outlined standards.Delivering and serving of food as required.Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.
Please see the link below for our full job description: Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (Catering) – essential.Working knowledge of health and safety legislation (including COSHH regulations, manual handling, and food hygiene procedures) and requirements in relation to food preparation.Knowledge of Natasha's Law.Experienced in carrying out regular equipment/maintenance checks and appropriate recording of checks done.Good standards of literacy, numeracy, written and verbal communication.Possess good working knowledge of kitchen equipment and cleaning schedules.Proven ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly.Committed to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children and young adults.Ability to work under pressure.Positive work attitude.
Benefits and Additional Information What's on offer:Opportunities for meaningful career developmentFully funded training and qualificationsLife assuranceEnhanced pension scheme Perk Box - offering high street discountsEmployee assistance programmeBike to work schemeCar lease schemeHow to Apply:You can apply online by completing our online application form.
For more information on this position please contact style="margin: 0px;">Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.