Package Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Catering Assistant

The successful candidate will:

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the service supporting the service heads/managers
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies and procedures
• Other duties involved will be supporting the head cook in food preparation (well-balanced dinners adhering to dietary and allergy requirements), stock control, regular food temperature checks and monitoring of appliances

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within a large commercial kitchen is essential
• Experience working with dysphagia, SALT, special diets would be an advantage

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 
• Life assurance

At Liverpool Shared Services:

Liverpool Progressive School and Walton Resource Centre are two services based on our site at Rice Lane, Liverpool L9. Within these services we support a range of children and adults, many with complex needs affecting behaviour and diet.

As a Catering Assistant, you would be a member of a small team working under the direction of a Head Cook. You would partake in all aspects of planning and delivery of a main menu, catering for up to 150 people per day. In addition you would be involved in catering for a group with special dietary (SALT) requirements.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

Tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group