Full job descriptionCatering AssistantPriory Hospital Kemple View has an opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our team. Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bedded hospital, offering level 2 rehabilitation, and secure services, for adult males. We can support people with a mental health condition and/or a personality disorder.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you’re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
*Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals, following Priory’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
*Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, taking responsibility for delegated tasks within the catering operation.
*Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety across the kitchen and associated areas.
*Adapt catering services to meet the needs of the site while helping to minimise food waste and ensure value for money.
*Use catering equipment safely and appropriately, maintaining accurate records in line with company guidelines.
What you’ll bring to the role
*Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
*An understanding of basic food hygiene.
*Ability to follow instructions and work in line with food safety procedures
*Ability to work effectively as part of a team
*Good communication skills when dealing with colleagues and residents.
*Previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment.
*Experience with basic food preparation and cooking.
*Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, cleaning and food safety standards.
*Experience using catering equipment.
*Experience working in a busy environment and managing routine tasks.
Please note: Previous catering experience is not essential, as full training is provided.
What we will give you in return
*Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
*Enhanced maternity pay
*Contributory pension scheme
*Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
*Access to development opportunities
*Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
*Leadership & management development
*Long service award
*Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
About Priory
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.