Kitchen Assistant BANK
About KYN
KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.
Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.
About the opportunity:
As a BANK Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for:
To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chefs in both food preparation and service
To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
To complete opening/closing checklists daily
To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
To comply with KYNs uniform code whilst on duty
To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a residents room without knocking
To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
To adhere to all KYNs policies and procedures
About you:
You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail.
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.
About our commitment to you:
Competitive salary and benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
Discount schemes
Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
And much more
KYN is an equal opportunities employer.
To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.
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