Care Home Kitchen Assistant – Plating & Prep

Bupa; Watford; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Access to gym and fitness discounts

Job summary

A leading health provider in Watford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and previous experience in a kitchen environment. Responsibilities include assisting chefs with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role offers flexible working patterns and includes benefits like free meals on shift and comprehensive induction training.

Qualifications

• A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Comfortable communicating within kitchen and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
• Ensure all preparation areas are clean and tidy.
• Monitor stock rotation and comply with COSHH and HACPP guidelines.

Skills

passion for food

previous kitchen experience

communication skills

attention to cleanliness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

A leading health provider in Watford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and previous experience in a kitchen environment. Responsibilities include assisting chefs with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This role offers flexible working patterns and includes benefits like free meals on shift and comprehensive induction training.