Kitchen Assistant - YMCA Lakeside - Live In Available

Company Description

Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: YMCA Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8BD

Salary: £12.60 per hour, 40 hour working week

Benefits:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Plus your birthday off
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft, that’s why invest in you to develop your professional growth.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a passionate foodie keen to learn and make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!



Job Description


We are looking for individuals that want to join and assist our kitchen team to maintain the cleaning and washing with the BOH areas and support the chefs in developing a safe place to work. Situated on the banks of Lake Windemere, this is one of the most picturesque settings to work and possibly live should this be required.

Dishwashing – Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers
Kitchen Cleanliness – Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
Food Preparation – Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients, acting as a breakfast chef.
Inventory Management – Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
Compliance with Health and safety – maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
Goods in and out


Qualifications

No experience required, however an interest in food and willingness to learn
Knowledge of some cooking techniques and cuisines
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Works according to the BaxterStorey core values Read more