Kitchen/Refectory Assistant – Oaklea Convent, Sunderland

Contract Type - Bank

Hourly Rate - £12.60 per hour 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen/Refectory Assistant to join our friendly team on a bank basis at Oaklea Convent, which is home to the Sisters of Mercy and managed by SJOG Hospitaller Services. 

We pride ourselves on working in partnership with the Sisters to support them in the care of their elderly members and the management of their care homes. You will be required to carry out a range of duties as detailed in the job descriptions to support the smooth running of the service. 

Do you have;

• An ability to demonstrate the core values of the charity and the Sisters of Mercy
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to attain)
• Cooking experience
• Experience of working in a busy kitchen
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook and good word processing skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a team and using own initiative
• Ability to respond to guidance and direction
• Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends)

Benefits and Rewards:  

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• We are an equal opportunities employer 

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Please note this may close soon, if sufficient applications are received prior to that date. If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please email: moiraguthrie@sjog.org.uk