Kitchen Assistant

Brighter days = brighter futures. Join HICA and be the sunshine in someone's life.We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team at Hampden House in Harrogate - If you're passionate about food, enjoy working with people and want to make a real difference to peoples lives day to day - we would love to hear from you!The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.Pay & Hours:£13.70 per hour21 Hours a weekShift pattern - working to a rota to be discussed at interview - some weekend work available.The Role:You will prepare and serve food and drinks to our Service Users.Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen area is up to the highest standard.Be aware of specific needs and preferences from our Service Users.Keeping cleaning products safely stored as well as ordering cleaning products for the kitchen.Using a person-centred approach towards our Service Users during meal times.About you:Working towards or holds a relevant NVQ Basic Food Hygiene qualification.Previous experience of working in a Kitchen environment.Excellent knowledge of individual dietary needs.A good understanding of those with challenging behaviours.Good communication and organisational skills.Rewards & Benefits:We believe great work deserves great rewards. Heres what youll enjoy:Stream Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantlyEnjoy paid training provided by HICA's own in-house training academyCar & Cycle Schemes Spread MOT/repair costs & save up to £1,000 with HalfordsRefer-a-Friend Bonus Earn £250£2,000Instant Recognition Win vouchers for going above and beyondCareer Growth Funded qualifications & clear progressionMonthly Lottery Big cash prizesExclusive Discounts Retail, supermarkets, holidays & moreFitness Perks Gym discounts & free workoutsSmart Savings & Loans Affordable finance optionsHealth Plans Discounted hospital & death benefit coverWellbeing Support Free counselling & 24/7 EAPFree Parking Hassle-free parking at workAbout us:HICA is proud to be a Veterans Friendly Framework (VFF) accredited organisation and is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and its values. We will continue to develop recruitment pathways that attract and support members of the Armed Forces community, and we actively encourage applications from those who have served in the Armed Forces, as well as partners of veterans.The HICA Group are a Not for Profit organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties both within residential and nursing homes and within the community.Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.TPBN1_UKTJ