Bank Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bromley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and welcoming team as a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a leading care home in Bromley. In this role, you'll assist in preparing nutritious meals, ensuring excellent hygiene standards, and creating outstanding dining experiences for residents. With a focus on fresh ingredients and dietary needs, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, including funded qualifications and various employee benefits. This is your chance to be part of a family-owned care home group dedicated to providing the highest standards of care.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Pay enhancement on bank holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for large groups and managing a kitchen.
• Passion for preparing fresh, homemade meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain hygiene standards and support during mealtimes.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

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We are looking for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our Park Avenue Care Home, Bromley, London. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 per hour
• Monday - Sunday
• Varied shifts on a rota basis with late finishes (to be discussed at interview)

About the role:

• As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
• Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
• Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
• Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
• Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
• Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience of cooking for large numbers
• A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
• NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
• 2 years' experience in a catering environment
• 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• Free on-site parking*
• Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.