Catering Assistant

In this role you will;

·        Prepare and cook hot breakfasts, simple hot meals and cakes

·        Produce food to help facilitate a healthy balanced diet

·        Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen

·        Present food and drink in an appetizing way to encourage enjoyment

·        Maintain and clean all kitchen surfaces, fixtures and fittings. 

You will be required to work flexibly either 18 hours or 21 hours per week Monday – Sunday between the hours of 7.00am – 7.00pm, including alternate weekends and bank holidays. With the ability to cover for sickness and holidays when required.

You will need a current Food Hygiene Certificate, good verbal communication skills, the ability to work on own initiative, and also to work effectively as part of a team.

Previous catering experience and of working with people in a residential or health setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits: Paid enhanced DBS certificate, 30 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, your birthday off, full training for the role, excellent health benefits, wellbeing - access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.  

Working for Vista means you will be working for one of the oldest and largest local charities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working with people with sight loss and their families.  

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic and are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be treated equally, and we will base decisions on appointments on the merits of the candidates.