Kitchen Domestic Assistant

Kitchen Domestic

Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing

Salary: Band A, SCP 1-2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week, working a 4 days on / 4 days off rota, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Location: Willow Gardens Extra Care Scheme, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8FG.

About the Role

• We are looking to recruit a committed and reliable Kitchen Domestic to join our team at Willow Gardens Extra Care Scheme.
• Working within our Extra Care Service, you will support the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality meal service for older people and adults with disabilities.
• You will play an important role in maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, supporting the preparation and serving of meals, and ensuring food safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
• In the absence of the Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to heat and serve meals, supervise the kitchen area and ensure all food handling practices meet the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of a meal service that promotes independence and wellbeing for people who use our services.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the kitchen and dining areas.

Assist with the heating, preparation and serving of meals.

Support stock control, stock rotation and the ordering of supplies.

Complete relevant food safety and service documentation.

Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Prevention requirements.

Carry out dining room duties, including setting tables and cleaning after meal services.

Attend supervision sessions, team meetings and training as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or is willing to obtain one.
• Has experience working within a catering or kitchen environment.
• Has experience preparing meals on a large scale from a planned menu.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements within a commercial kitchen. Is able to maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Can demonstrate compassion, dignity and respect when working with older people and adults with disabilities. Is flexible and able to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List clearance.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact.

We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package and a strong focus on learning and development.

By joining us, you'll play a key role in helping residents access the housing services and support they need whilst contributing to thriving communities across the borough.

To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sheona Grey at sheona_grey@sandwell.gov.uk.

Important Information

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults.

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lorraine Skipp or Tracy Edwards on 0121 569 5816.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work.