Brooke House: Kitchen Assistant

Prestwick Care Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card

Job summary

Prestwick Care is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in the Newcastle area. The role supports the Head Chef in preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with basic food preparation to ensure high standards of service.

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team, uphold health and safety standards, and participate in training. Applicants must have right to work in the UK and a DBS check is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated duties with Chefs, including food and vegetable preparation.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all equipment used by cook, including food trolleys.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and clean spills immediately.
• Keep all work surfaces clean.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.

Skills

communication

teamwork

dbs check

health and safety

flexible rota

hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Newcastle Area

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