About the role
We are a charity that provides loving, compassionate care and support to veterans and their families, both in our Homes and through services that reach into the wider community. Following our recent merger with the Armed Forces charity Care for Veterans in Worthing, we’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant.
The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen and dining room areas and the associated equipment at a standard required by the Health and Safety Environmental Health regulations.
In this role you will assist the Chef Manager/Chef with basic food preparation including (but not limited to) making sandwiches and preparing vegetables. You will also maintain good standards of cleanliness of the large and small equipment used daily in the kitchen within the advised rota.
We are looking for someone with good communication skills with a wide variety of residents, relatives, ward staff and Support Services colleagues. You must demonstrate empathy towards the needs of others; promotes a positive approach to the care of people with a neuro/physical-disability. You must be professional – remaining calm under pressure; preserve resident and Home confidentiality; display a positive view of individuals’ unique needs and abilities.