Catering/Kitchen Assistant - #672473

Occasional/Bank hours/Casual available. This role is to cover annual leave and sickness only on an as-needed basis. Hours are: 07.30-18.30. Working across any day of the week as well including weekends.

Basic hourly rate - £10.42 per hour, up to £12.42 per hour with enhancement.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The Orchard in a quiet area of south Liverpool, is home for 27 adults with physical and sensory impairments.

As a Catering Assistant with Leonard Cheshire you will support the Cook/Catering Supervisor in food and beverage preparation and effective operation of the kitchen. You will also assist residents at mealtimes, serving food and beverages whilst maintaining high levels of hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

You will:

• Have food preparation experience and an understanding of safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures.


• Have a Level 2 food hygiene certificate or be willing to work towards this.


• Be able to work rostered hours.

As well as competitive pay, we offer a great range of employee rewards such as Wagestream (coming soon! Access earned pay before pay day), free Blue Light card and discounts for high street retailers, free DBS check, generous annual leave, contributory pension scheme, excellent training programmes relevant to your role and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

*Sponsorship is not available for this role*

* No agencies please *