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.
As Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.
Responsibilities:
1. Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
2. Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
3. Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
4. Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
5. Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well-maintained.
6. Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well-presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
7. Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
8. Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, ensuring compliance and safety.
9. Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive workplace.
10. Team Collaboration: Support colleagues and work effectively as part of a team.
11. Storage: Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
12. Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and follow company policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience:
* Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently.
* Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
* Attention to Detail: Keen attention to cleanliness, storage, and delivery accuracy.
* Communication Skills: Good communication skills for effective teamwork.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a positive environment.
Desired Experience:
* Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
* Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.
If you're ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to high-quality meals, we'd love to hear from you. Join our values-led care home, part of the Care Concern Group, with over 100 care homes across the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care.
Our core values are Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, guiding everything we do. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and make a difference.
Contract: Part Time
Salary: £12.21 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 30 hours
Our care home offers stunning views of Kent countryside and provides a cozy, homely environment for up to 64 residents, offering Nursing, Residential, Dementia & Respite Care.
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