Care Kitchen Assistant: Craft Nutritious Meals & Quality Service

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Performance bonus

Workplace pension

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and perks

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Hindhead Place Care Home, part of Hamberley Care Homes, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily operations in our care home kitchen. You will work with the chefs to plan, prepare and serve meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene.

You will be a flexible, proactive team member with a caring approach, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar catering role, ideally in care or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene standards and COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and desire to make a difference to residents’ lives.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals meeting dietary needs.
• Plan and provide high-quality meals while meeting nutritional requirements.
• Ensure food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and safe working methods.
• Manage stocks and stores with proper labeling and rotation.
• Maintain records such as fridge temperature checks to satisfy hygiene requirements.
• Contribute to a customer-focused, caring service for residents.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety (COSHH)

Empathy for residents

Team player

Multi-task under pressure

Job description

Hindhead Place Care Home, part of Hamberley Care Homes, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily operations in our care home kitchen. You will work with the chefs to plan, prepare and serve meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene.

You will be a flexible, proactive team member with a caring approach, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.