At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in meal preparation, serving, and kitchen cleaning at the Neurological Care Centre.
- Company: Brainkind is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive rate of £13.28 per hour and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Position requires working 37.5 hours per week with shifts from 7.00 to 15.00.
- Why this job: Join a team that values diversity and offers excellent training and support.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain it within 2 weeks.
The predicted salary is between 12.91 - 12.91 £ per hour.
Catering Assistant Neurological Care Centre - Stagenhoe, St. Paul's Walden, Hitchin, Herefordshire, County of, United Kingdom
Posted Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 00:00
Salary: £12.91 per Hour with a 0.37p Location Allowance (£13.28 per hour)
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Shift times: 7.00 – 15.00 and to work alternate weekends
Main Purpose
To assist in the provision of meals and refreshments, and the maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments
- Wash utensils, pans and crockery in the dishwasher, hand‑wash items as appropriate
- Clean kitchen work surfaces, equipment, floors, fridges, freezers and other storage cupboards in line with cleaning schedules and record as instructed
- Ensure all equipment is stored away and the kitchen is left clean and tidy at the end of each shift
- Report equipment faults, repair and maintenance needs in line with local procedures
- Monitor and report supplies requirements
- Record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures
- Ensure meals and refreshments are attractive to service users and in line with Brainkind standards
- Assist the Head Chef and Chef to provide services that meet the Brainkind and regulatory body standards
- Facilitate the safe and smooth running of the Service; maintain a safe working environment, maintain service‑user confidentiality and occasionally take on reasonable additional tasks
About You
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate or willingness and ability to complete within 2 weeks of starting employment
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to work within policies and procedures
- Experience of working in a similar environment
Rewards
- Excellent benefits including: Competitive rate of £13.28 per hour
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave
- Simply Health Plan – helps to cover the cost of routine healthcare treatments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent training and support
- Group life assurance
- Eye voucher scheme
- Free parking
- Company Pension
- Long Service and Staff Awards
Equality and Diversity
Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Catering Assistant - Hitchin employer: Brainkind
Located in Hitchin, Brainkind offers a Simply Health Plan for routine healthcare costs and a company pension. The team is committed to equality and diversity, ensuring all disabled applicants meeting criteria are interviewed.
