Total 2,008 F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Gillingham, South West, SP8 4QD

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Primary responsibility is to provide supervision and instruction to 25-30 inmate workers who are assigned the duties of cooks, butchers, bakers, dining and dish workers, vegetable preparation workers, and pot and pan washers.

Provides continual training to the inmate workers in order to update their knowledge in all phases of production, presentation, and sanitation of food items. Oversees the receiving, storing, and issue of all food and non-food items.

Responsible for security operations such as key control, yeast control, knife and blade control, inmate accountability and conducts routine contraband searches throughout the work area.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

1. Performs a full range of simple cooking tasks by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, hamburgers and fresh or canned vegetables.

2. Prepares hot cereals, broiled meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces, and gravies; makes cold sandwich fillings.

3. Prepares convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Some cooks at this level prepare and bake pizza.

4. Prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weighs, measures and assembles ingredients for regular menu items; sets up and replenishes salad bar; portions foods for distribution and meal service, and covers, dates and stores leftovers according to established procedures. Washes and cleans kitchen equipment.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.



If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12612462