Kitchen Assistant (Phoenix Resource Centre) - 04862

Newbury, England, United Kingdom

7/17/2025

West Berkshire Council is looking to recruit a part time Kitchen Assistant for Phoenix Resource Centre.

We provide services for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and for those with frailty and dementia.

The Successful Applicant Will Be Responsible For

• To undertake general kitchen duties including preparing and cooking light dishes ordered by customers during service
• Ability to work efficiently and keep calm under pressure
• Ability to work quickly but efficiently
• Good communication skills
• High standards of personal hygiene.
• An interest in food and catering
  
  

Please note this role is fixed term for one year from start date - Interim support (short term organisational change)

Working pattern: 10am to 2pm

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This role also requires you to work flexibly and undertake other duties appropriate to the post.

If you would like to be considered for the kitchen assistant role at Phoenix Resource Centre, or wish to find out more about the role please telephone Mary Wells (Resource Centre Manager) on 01635 520150.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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