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The Kitchen Assistant must demonstrate attitudes and beliefs consistent with being person centred.\nAs An assistant cook you will:\nYou Support the Cook in the day to day running of the kitchen, or in the absence of the cook, preparation and cooking of food, serving of meals\nTo implement health and safety in the kitchen, including food hygiene, Infection control and COSHH.\nDemonstrate meticulous personal hygiene within the kitchen including demonstrating good hand-washing techniques\nTo ensure that the kitchen and associated areas are kept thoroughly clean and ensure maintenance of kitchen equipment by reporting faults quickly.\nTo prepare, cook and serve meals (including portion control and provision of special dietary meals where necessary).\nTo clear up following mealtimes including washing of plates, cutlery, etc.\nEnsure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met, and company policies and procedures are adhered to - Responsible for implementing the Neath Port Talbots policies and associated procedures competently e.g. fire drills.\nEnsure that the cleaning schedules are maintained according to company policies and procedures.\nAttend all Health and Safety, food hygiene and COSSH training and updates as required by the company to ensure that safe practices are adhered to at all times.\nTo support the service to order, invoice and receipt food using the appropriate systems.\nTo ensure correct storage of all food (including deep freeze).\nTo help as required at mealtimes to people we support.\nAbout you:\nDo you have:\nprevious experience in a kitchen environment and use of equipment.\nExperience of working in a customer service environment\nExperience of liaising with external suppliers and/or business partners, facilities management or procurement teams\nExperience in catering for Older people\nKnowledge of different dietary requirements of older persons including people who have swallowing difficulties\nKnowledge of nutritional value in all types of food\nStrong understanding of the requirements of the people we support\nKnowledge of the importance of Health and Safety in the kitchen including food hygiene\nGood standard of general education e.g. GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)\nFood Safety qualification\nNVQ level 2 in Food Hygiene - willing to work towards\nFood Hygiene Certificate\nExcellent customer service skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nFlexible and adaptable with a ‘can do’ approach to all situations as they arise\nProfessional and confident telephone manner\nAble to work on own initiative\nAble to both carry out duties in a professional manner in a busy and stressful environment and to stay motivated when requirements change\nDemonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and focus\n*There are no formal qualifications required for this role, as full training will be provided\nAbout us:\nWe believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.\nChoose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.\nHybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance\nBenefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution\nEnjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)\nAccess discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure\nUtilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment\nPurchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme\nEnjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.\nIf you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.\nFor an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Davies Manager on\nPhone: 01639720786 or\nEmail: \nDBS requirements:\nThis post is subject to an Enhanced Adult DBS Check\nNeath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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