Catering Assistant - Hitchin

Catering Assistant Location: Hitchin Salary: £13.28 per hour with a £1 Weekend and Bank Holiday Enhancement Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: 7am to 3pm, including alternate weekends Join Brainkind Brainkind is a leading UK charity supporting people with brain injuries through specialist assessment, rehabilitation and care services. We're looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team in Hitchin and help provide high-quality meal services for the people we support. What You'll Be Doing * Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments * Washing dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment * Keeping kitchen areas clean, safe and hygienic * Monitoring stock levels and reporting supply requirements * Reporting equipment faults and maintenance issues * Supporting the Chef and Head Chef to deliver excellent catering services * Following food safety, health & safety and organisational procedures About You * Previous catering, kitchen or hospitality experience desirable * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or willingness to obtain within 2 weeks of starting * A team player with good communication skills * Reliable, organised and able to follow procedures What We Offer * Competitive pay of up to £14.28 per hour * 33 days annual leave including bank holidays * Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave * Simply Health Plan * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Company pension scheme * Life assurance * Free parking * Eye care voucher scheme * Training, development and career progression opportunities * Long Service and Staff Awards At Brainkind, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Apply today! We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is found. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS/PVG checks and satisfactory references