Casual Kitchen Helper

Schedule: Every Saturday (plus flexible availability for ad-hoc events) Usual working hours Saturday 9am-1pm Pay Rate: NMW Depending on age. About the Role We are looking for a reliable, energetic Kitchen Helper to support our cook. You will ensure our Saturday breakfast service runs smoothly and assist with food prep, plating, and cleanup during special events. This is a fast-paced role perfect for someone with a strong work ethic. Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist the cook with basic tasks like washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, and portioning ingredients.
• Dishwashing: Handwashing and operating a commercial dishwasher to maintain a constant supply of clean dishes, ensuring this has full detergents during your shift.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Sweep/mop floors, empty rubbish bins, and sanitise food preparation surfaces to ensure a safe, hygienic environment.
• Event Support: Help set up, serve, and clean down the kitchen for events as needed.
• Stock Management: Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating stock, and organising the dry store and walk-in fridges/freezer., As a Kitchen Porter, you will be based within our care homes, or retirement villages. This role will mainly involve washing-up, cleaning of kitchen areas, work surfaces and kitchen equipment. The role may also require you to drive the specially designed van to deliver the cooked food across the sites.
  
  Availability: Must be available every Saturday (9am-1pm) with the flexibility to work later occasional evenings or Sundays for events is highly preferred.
• Experience: Previous kitchen experience or hospitality environment is a plus, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important.
• Qualifications: A valid Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred, or a willingness to complete training immediately upon hiring.
• Age: Due to the nature of this role you must be 18 years old or over.