Care Kitchen Assistant — Dementia & Complex Needs

Willowbrook Care Home; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in a specialist complex care setting. You will assist with food preparation, ensure high cleanliness standards and follow food safety procedures to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

You will also help with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running and a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation is desirable but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and support the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow food safety procedures.
• Support deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Help create a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in a specialist complex care setting. You will assist with food preparation, ensure high cleanliness standards and follow food safety procedures to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

You will also help with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running and a positive dining experience for residents.