Beech Tree House: Kitchen Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwickcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Job summary

Prestwickcare in Alnwick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs with food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and basic kitchen duties. You will help maintain hygiene, stock serveries, and ensure dishes are washed. A Basic Food Hygiene course and a positive, team‑oriented attitude are preferred.

This role requires UK work authorisation and adherence to health and safety guidelines. Full training is provided and you will join a supportive team across our leisure sites with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and work well in a team.
• DBS check is satisfactory.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in rota and reliable.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist chefs with basic food prep.
• Keep serveries stocked and kitchen clean.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work surfaces and floors.
• Complete Basic Food Hygiene course and follow COSHH rules.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS check

Health and safety knowledge

Flexible in rota

Impeccable hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Course

Job description

Full job description

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

Kitchen Assistant

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