Bank Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to support meal preparation and maintain high cleanliness standards. This role involves assisting with cooking, ensuring the kitchen meets health and safety regulations, and providing a welcoming environment for residents. Join a compassionate team where your contributions will enhance the quality of life for those in care. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long-term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with meal preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation including cooking and vegetable prep.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and adherence to safety regulations.
• Proper storage of food and cleaning materials.

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Cleaning

Health and Safety Compliance

Organizational Skills

Job description

About Our Home:

Located in a quiet residential area, Bletchley House offers a range of high-quality care options for people over the age of 18. Each one of our residents benefits from unique, personalised care, designed to make their stay with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

What does the role involve?

• Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service; this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation, and the making of sandwiches.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules, demonstrating the ability to be organised.
• Ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• Ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• Ensure that all crockery, cutlery, and drinking vessels for residents' use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dishwashing machine.
• Ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils, and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

Benefits

• Salary: £11.50 per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long-term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend