Cook / Catering Assistant

Job Title - Cook / Catering Assistant
Location - Lonsdale House, Lichfield Road, Walsall, WS4 2DH
Hourly rate - £10.88ph
Contract type - Permanent
Working hours - 16 hrs
10.00 - 14.00 (days) 14.00 - 18.00 (afternoons)
Shifts will be any 4 days including weekends and bank holidays so would need to be flexible.
About us
GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year - GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work
About the Service
Lonsdale House provides a home for men and women aged over 18 who are preparing to move onto greater independence, but who need help because of the effects of mental ill health.
In your new role as Cook/Catering Assistant, you will:
Build relationships with Residents, which are open and two wayEstablish methods of communication with residents, reducing barriers when necessaryStock RotationPlan and prepare good quality nutritious mealsMonitoring and recond food, fridge and freezer tempreaturesComplete kitchen cleaning accoring to the schedule
As Cook/ Caterinf Assistant, you will ideally have:
A minimum of food hygiene level 2 and maintain high standardsA warm hearted, friendly manner, patience, kindness and good communication, a willingness to help others, requiring patienceAn open and honest character, respectful and celebrate diversity, connect with colleagues and residents to celebrate uniqueness
Our purpose
We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.
Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.
Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.
Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
We believe our customer is everythingWe are one teamWe are supportive and caringWe are business-minded for social purposeWe are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this role please email a copy of your up to date CV to recruitment@greensquareaccord.co.uk.
It is also recommended that you make your current Line Manager aware of any roles you are applying for within the organisation.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.