Care Home Kitchen Assistant — Warm, Patient-Centred Service

Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support

Subsidised meals

Learning and development

Blue Light discounts

Long service awards

Refer a friend scheme

Overtime pay

Family leave pay

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn provides care across eight homes and seeks a compassionate Food Services Assistant for The Lodge Care Home in Exeter. You will support meal preparation, service and maintain kitchen cleanliness, while delivering person-centred service.

The role requires working 30 hours per week over a 7-day rota, including every other weekend; supports include development opportunities and employer benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake the same.
• NVQ level 2 is desirable.
• Experience in a care home is desirable.
• In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately - supporting food preparation, serving correct portions at set times, and ensuring food is presented attractively while meeting residents’ individual needs.
• Strict compliance with food safety and health regulations - consistently adhering to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness - cleaning kitchens, equipment, crockery, and dining areas in line with cleaning schedules, and promptly reporting any equipment faults.
• Responding sensitively to residents’ needs - listening to residents respectfully, reporting complaints or concerns, and alerting senior staff to any issues such as difficulty eating or refusal of meals.
• Working effectively as part of a team under time pressures - following instructions accurately, meeting service deadlines, supporting colleagues, and attending required training to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

NVQ Level 2

Care home experience

Health fitness

Job description

Elizabeth Finn provides care across eight homes and seeks a compassionate Food Services Assistant for The Lodge Care Home in Exeter. You will support meal preparation, service and maintain kitchen cleanliness, while delivering person-centred service.

The role requires working 30 hours per week over a 7-day rota, including every other weekend; supports include development opportunities and employer benefits.