Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation and serving of meals that meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and cleanliness in line with kitchen procedures.
* Support colleagues to deliver a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.
* Ensure accurate portioning, stock control and safe storage of ingredients.
* Follow food safety and allergy procedures and report any issues to the supervisor.
Qualifications
* Formal qualifications aren't required.
* Experience in a commercial or care setting is useful but not essential.
* Reliable, considerate and caring approach with good attention to detail and people skills.
Rewards
* Competitive rate of pay
* Sector-leading benefits and rewards package
* Free training and development for all roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* Range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with Refer a Friend bonus
* Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
* And much more
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