Agency Kitchen Assistant

People for Places Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking recruitment agency as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in providing nutritious meals in care homes. This position offers the chance to work closely with chefs while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You'll also have the opportunity to interact with residents, making each meal a pleasant experience. With competitive pay rates and support for training, this role is perfect for those who are reliable, caring, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Holiday pay

Auto enrolment pension

Support with training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a catering/kitchen assistant in a commercial or care setting.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced and nutritious meals alongside the Chef.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Engage with residents and provide hosting experience at meal times.

Skills

Catering experience

Health and Safety regulations

Food Hygiene regulations

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Job description

People for Places Recruitment is a social care recruitment agency, providing temporary Nursing, Care and Auxiliary staff to various care settings in Berkshire and the bordering counties.

We are currently looking for Kitchen Assistants to be placed on temporary assignments within care homes in the above locations.

You will play a vital role in preparing and serving well balanced and nutritious meals alongside the Chef and ensure that the kitchen adheres to all relevant Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.

Your duties will go beyond the kitchen as you will have the opportunity to talk to residents and enjoy some hosting experience at meal times.

Requirements:

Previous experience of working as a catering/kitchen assistant in a commercial or care setting.

Good understanding of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.

The ability to follow instructions from the Chef and also manage own workload.

Caring and friendly personality.

Reliable, punctual and committed.

In return we offer competitive pay rates; holiday pay; auto enrolment pension; support with training.

People for Places Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Come and join us!