Kitchen Assistant - YMCA Lakeside - Live in Available

BaxterStorey

  • Newby Bridge, Cumbria
  • £26,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
Company DescriptionTitle: Kitchen AssistantLocation: YMCA Lakeside, Ulverston, LA12 8BDSalary: £12.60 per hour, 40 hour working weekBenefits:
  • 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 Perkbox 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 DescriptionWe 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
Additional InformationFor almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.Join us, and be part of the food revolution!BaxterStorey Values:ALWAYS VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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