Assistant Cook / Kitchen Assistant

Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home facility in Gillingham seeks a Kitchen Assistant to assist the Head Cook in ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and caring for kitchen equipment. Candidates should have a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, be confident in food prep methods, and work well in a team. This role offers a supportive environment where compliance with health and safety regulations is crucial.

Qualifications

• Confidence in food preparation methods.
• Awareness of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in following the Home's menus for all meals.
• Ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to.
• Maintain and clean kitchen equipment.

Education

Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Head Cook in ensuring that the kitchen is run efficiently. Provide cover when the Head Cook is not on shift or on leave.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• To assist the cook follow the Home’s menus for all meals ensuring special dietary needs are met.
• To be confident in food preparation methods.
• To ensure Residents are given a choice of menus and that choice is documented.
• To ensure that all documentation is kept up to date according to current legislation.
• To be aware of HACCP and all food hygiene regulations and keep abreast of legislative changes as they occur.
• To care for all kitchen equipment and ensure that it is being operated correctly and safely.
• To ensure that the kitchen, food store and equipment is cleaned and maintained according to the kitchen cleaning schedule.
• To be conversant with Health & Safety policies including COSHH regulations and to report any accident/unusual occurrences to clients, other staff or self, promptly to the person in charge of the Home at the time.
• To report immediately to the Manager any machinery or equipment suspected of not operating correctly or in any way a danger or hazard.
• To wear protective uniform whilst at work.
• To attend all training courses offered.
• To be aware of the Home’s Policies and Procedures.
• To hold in confidence all personal information entrusted to you. To not under any circumstances discuss the clients or home practices with client’s relatives or anyone not in the employ of the Home.
• To adhere to the Home’s ‘No Smoking Policy’