Care Home Kitchen Assistant – Training & Early Pay

Springcare Care Homes Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Early pay (Wage Stream)

Blue Light Card

Fully funded training

Career progression

Refer a friend

Counselling and wellbeing

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and committed team member to join our kitchen team. You will assist with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals and support the head cook to ensure food hygiene standards are met.

You should be positive, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, and happy to work to high care standards. Training will be provided and two references, DBS, and legal right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or care home kitchen is preferred but training will be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Positive, self-motivated and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Assisting the head cook to ensure that food hygiene regulations are followed.
• Keeping the kitchen and equipment clean to required food hygiene standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of food supplies and temperatures in storage.
• Being mindful of residents' dietary preferences and requirements.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Springcare Care Homes Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and committed team member to join our kitchen team. You will assist with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals and support the head cook to ensure food hygiene standards are met.

You should be positive, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, and happy to work to high care standards. Training will be provided and two references, DBS, and legal right to work in the UK are required.