Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you\'ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality care through food. You\'ll help prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of our Residents, many of whom have specific dietary needs.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
* Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner
* Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces
* Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.)
* Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored
* Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
* Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless, even after a busy lunch rush
Qualifications and skills
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* Either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a willingness to work towards it
* Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
* Patient, respectful, and kind interactions with Residents and co-workers
* Safeguarding awareness and the ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect; willingness to undertake safeguarding training and report concerns
Benefits and development
* £12.60 to £13.10 per hour
* Location: Morpeth
* Free uniform; paid Enhanced DBS/PVG; company pension; 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance; Wagestream for financial wellbeing; learning and development opportunities including qualifications
* GP online service; colleagues discounts; Employee Assistance Programme; recognition schemes; refer-a-friend scheme
* Supportive environment with clear career pathways and opportunities to develop professionally
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