Overview
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Contract: Part Time • Salary: £12.21 Per Hour • Shift Type: Days • Contracted hours: 30
Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36 residents. We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
What You’ll Do
* Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
* Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
* Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
* Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
* Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well-maintained.
* Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well-presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
* Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
* Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
* Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
* Team Collaboration: Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
* Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
* Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
* Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
* Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
* Communication Skills: Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.
Desired Experience
* Previous Experience: Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
* Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.
Benefits
* Salary: £12.21 per hour
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
About Us
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Our five core values guide everything we do: Trust • Respect • Passion • Kindness • Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
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