Assistant Cook: Community Kitchen & Meals Prep

5 Star Recruitment; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Centre's Cook in Elmbridge. You will help prepare meals for the Community Café/Tea-bar and pack Meals-on-Wheels containers.

You will maintain high cleanliness and safety standards, work as part of a friendly team including volunteers, and assist with activities for older people. Eligibility to work in the UK is required and willingness to travel to Centre kitchens.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• Experience of catering for large numbers and understanding dietary requirements
• Ability to understand Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of meals under the direction of the Centre's Cook.
• Cook and prepare foods for the Centre's Community Cafe / Tea-bar.
• Assemble Meals-on-Wheels delivery containers and undertake packing, checking dietary requirements.
• Ensure kitchen areas and equipment are cleaned after use and kept to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Assist with activities of older people as directed by Centre Manager/Duty Supervisor.

Skills

Catering

Hygiene knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Driving

Education

City and Guilds 706/2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

5 Star Recruitment seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the Centre's Cook in Elmbridge. You will help prepare meals for the Community Café/Tea-bar and pack Meals-on-Wheels containers.

You will maintain high cleanliness and safety standards, work as part of a friendly team including volunteers, and assist with activities for older people. Eligibility to work in the UK is required and willingness to travel to Centre kitchens.