Brooke House: Kitchen Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in the Newcastle Area is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with basic food preparation.

The role involves stocking serveries, washing dishes, and helping ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen. A satisfactory DBS check and UK work authorisation are required.

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

• Food & vegetable preparation with chefs.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and wash dishes.
• Clean equipment used by cooks and work surfaces.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness as a priority; clean spills immediately.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

DBS check

Health & safety

Flexibility

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