Beech Tree House: Kitchen Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Alnwick; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Alnwick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team in delivering high-standard meals and maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness.

In this role you will assist the Head Chef with ingredient preparation, keep serveries stocked, and ensure safe food handling and hygiene practices.

We offer full training, an employee discount card, and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within our care home.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with basic food preparation.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all kitchen equipment used by cooks and keep trolleys clean.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and promptly clean spillages.
• Keep work surfaces clean and assist with basic food hygiene tasks.
• Attend training sessions and comply with Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information and respect privacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS check

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility in rota

Hygiene and cleanliness

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Alnwick

Kitchen Assistant

Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

About the Role

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. In this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
• Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillage’s being cleaned up immediately.
• Keeping all work surfaces clean.
• Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
• Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.

Required Skills & Experience

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation

Benefits

• Employee discount

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person