Bank Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to support catering functions in their home. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have a passion for catering and be able to work under pressure. The role offers training opportunities to further develop skills.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Experience in a catering role would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support catering services in the home.
• Prepare dietary meals as required.
• Maintain hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Provide feedback on catering services.

Skills

Passion for catering

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of COSHH and CQC regulations

Energetic and proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team on an 'as and when' basis. This will be to cover ad hoc sickness and pre-booked annual leave. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef's absence to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.