Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Are you an organised proactive individual who wants to make a real difference to the on-site nursery, and work in a welcoming and supportive environment?

If so, then we are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join the team!

The nursery offers childcare from the ages of 3 months to 5 years in a bright and airy nursery supporting our local NHS staff.

The Role:

You'll work in two kitchens preparing snacks, clearing/ washing up after meals, and serving food provided by caterers. You'll use our supply systems to order meals and provisions and will work closely with our nursery teams to ensure the catering system runs smoothly.

The service is open Monday-Friday from 7am to 6.30pm and closed on bank holidays. The shift pattern is Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

The Ideal Candidate:

· A team player

· Able to complete repetitive tasks

· Ability to build rapport

· Calm & patient

· Friendly & approachable

Desirable Experience:

· Previous experience in food preparation and handling of food

We are all NHS Professionals... would you like to join us?

We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS - when you want to work, how you want to work, where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week

· Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime

· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency

· Multi locational - work across neighbouring Trusts

· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements

· Training and development opportunities – Keep up with the essentials and more

· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work – your work life balance is important to us

· Stakeholder pension scheme available – a flexible future for you

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NHSPVCKA