General Assistant (Bank) Required for Holdenhurst

We require a General Assistant (bank staff) for our enhanced sheltered housing scheme in Heathfield. If you're flexible and organised, we'd love to hear from you.

General Assistant (Bank)

Part-time, flexible cover.

Job Purpose

This role would support and cover annual leave/sickness for the kitchen assistants or domestic teams. It would include ensuring a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen & communal areas to create a high level of tenant satisfaction.

Holdenhurst is more than a home. It is a neighbourhood, a community and a family.

Key Responsibilities

  • To undertake duties as directed by the Scheme Manager
  • Assist with the preparation & serving of meals under the direction of the Kitchen Manager/ Cook
  • Wash up and clear down the kitchen
  • Cleaning dining area after service
  • Cleaning and maintaining our guest room, offices, and communal areas within the scheme
  • Including removing rubbish, cleaning and dusting surfaces, mopping & vacuuming floors
  • Assist with deliveries
  • Adhere to kitchen cleaning procedures as directed by the Kitchen Manager/ Cook
  • Ensure the correct use of all equipment and products in line with the risk assessments & COSHH
  • Maintain all records regarding food safety, stock control & cleaning
  • Maintain Health & Safety and safe working practices at all times
  • Work in line with Abbeyfield values, relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Observe organisational, professional, ethical & legal boundaries
  • This list is not exhaustive; other reasonable duties may be required

Essential Knowledge Required

  • Experience in a similar role(s)
  • Ability to work in an organised manner
  • To be able to follow instructions & procedures
  • Pay attention to detail
  • To be able to work both as a team and unsupervised
  • Knowledge of food safety standards.

Desirable

  • A relevant food hygiene certificate
  • Able to be flexible.

Competencies

  • Customer Focus – Puts the customer first. Works hard to meet their needs
  • Team Working – Develops effective relationships
  • Results Driven – Gets results and tackles demanding tasks
  • Resilient – Remains calm and self-controlled under pressure
  • Organisation – Organises time effectively.

Apply today

To apply for this role please email your CV along with a cover letter to Anna Young, Scheme Manager
If you have any queries about the position please call 01435 898380.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

Job Closing Date:
08 September 2023