Kitchen Assistant x2

At the Adelaide in Ryde, people come to stay with us when they need support getting back on their feet, when they need help to return to their lives independently. When you join our team, you will focus every day on improving lives, if you like seeing positive change from your hard work, we are the team you want to be on!

Now we are looking for 2 positive, enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking individuals to join our Catering Team to manage. As a Kitchen Assistant you will work alongside and support the cook in charge and or the assistant cooks, you will help to prepare, cook and serve meals to the people we support in our home and monitor kitchen stock.

We provide vital support to people from all over the Island who are being discharged from hospital or trying to avoid admission to hospital. We also support people receiving re-ablement care, resulting in a vibrant mix of activities and challenges in our re-ablement homes. Having enjoyable and nutritious food is instrumental in our client’s journey and you can play a crucial part in delivering this service.

Your role will include supporting with preparing healthy and balanced meals, in consultation with residents and staff and ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.

Although it would be helpful to have previous experience in the catering industry, you will be expected to hold or undertake infection control and food hygiene training.

We are looking to appoint an individual with good listening and observational skills and awareness of the challenges faced by people who need care and support.

You will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding and Knowledge of Health and safety and regulations and to carry out all duties in accordance with the Authority’s Health and Safety Policy.

PLEASE NOTE: Out of Hours Standby and Call Out

You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as and when requested by management.  Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document.

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

By joining us at #TeamIWC you'll receive these benefits:

- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

- Local Government pension scheme

- Travel allowance (if eligible) and discounted Solent ferry travel

- Island bus network discount

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff parking permit scheme

- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

- National and local discounts & benefits schemes

- A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available to new employees specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a role with us subject to qualifying criteria. If you decide to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may get your travel costs reimbursed. Further details are available upon request.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, who is proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or if you need further information about how to apply, telephone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Please note only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. If unsuccessful, we actively encourage you to revisit our job pages and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.