Catering Assistant Children’s Hospices Across Scotland Kinross KY13 8FX £22,932 – £24,990 a year – Part-time

Do you have a passion for catering? Do you want to work in an organisation that supports people in the local communities? Are you looking for an employer with a person-centred approach? If the answer is yes, look no further because we have the right role for you!

Your role

Our catering team take enormous pride in providing a high standard of catering within the hospice. We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to work alongside our team to ensure we meet the needs of the families, children and young people that we cater for.

We are looking for someone who is a motivated team player, is interested in and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of kitchen cleanliness, food preparation and good customer service is maintained. Duties will include the preparation of food, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene. You will also play a key role in ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy.

Holding an Elementary Certificate in Food Hygiene would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.

About us

When you join CHAS, you join an organisation that aims to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. We offer families our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together.

We believe that everyone in CHAS has their part to play in keeping the joy alive for the children and families we support and this is why people are at the heart of what we do. We also work hard to ensure that CHAS is one of the best places to work. That’s why we create a working environment which lets our colleagues thrive through positive and fulfilling experiences.

What you can expect:

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  Flexibility – all working patterns will be considered. Flexible working options. Shifts available: Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm.
• Salary: hourly rate in line with Real Living Wage, and transparent salary increment scale.
• Pension – the opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or join local government pension scheme.
• Meaningful work – working within the hospice you can see where your work makes a difference to the children and families that CHAS support.
• Professional development – opportunity to enhance your skills, taking advantage of our comprehensive learning and development programme. Training provided in Food Hygiene.
• Supportive environment, working within an experienced and supportive team. Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing, including Employee Assistance Programme (which includes free access to counselling & financial advice).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
• Free onsite parking

Working with CHAS is inspiring and stimulating. For more information about the role, benefits or working at CHAS, please take a look at the job description (attached) and our careers site: https://www.chas.org.uk/careers

If you would like to arrange an informal chat, please feel free to get in touch with David Ross, Catering Team Lead 01577 869368

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk

This role is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country