Care Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Friendly Team

Ann's; Newry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

£13.10 per hour

Free Uniform

Four Weekly pay

Paid Access NI Check

All Practical and online training Paid

Job summary

Ann’s Care Homes is seeking a dedicated catering assistant to help prepare nutritious meals for service users. You will handle food safely, serve meals, and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have basic numeracy and literacy, and may be working towards an NVQ2 in catering. Immediate interviews offered; equal opportunities employer with paid training and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy & Literacy.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ2 in Catering.
• Basic knowledge of Catering & Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Basic knowledge on Operation of kitchen equipment.
• COSHH / Health and Safety knowledge.
• Previous experience in Catering (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of nutritious, well balanced meals.
• Handle and store food per Food Hygiene regs.
• Serve meals and drinks to service users.
• Talk with service users to ensure meals are liked.
• Blend food as required and use cleaning materials per COSHH regs.
• Prepare meal trays, lay tables, and transport to dining areas.
• Clean all work surfaces, equipment, fridges, ovens and floors.
• Ensure store rooms are well organised and clean.
• Check fridge/freezer temperatures daily.
• Order food and kitchen equipment; take deliveries.
• Ensure food is used before expiry date; refill containers.
• Maintain cleaning rotas.
• Assist people to dining rooms and Hoover as needed.
• Any other duty to ensure kitchen runs smoothly.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

COSHH/Health & Safety knowledge

Basic catering knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Experience in catering

Education

NVQ2 in Catering

Job description

Ann’s Care Homes is seeking a dedicated catering assistant to help prepare nutritious meals for service users. You will handle food safely, serve meals, and maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have basic numeracy and literacy, and may be working towards an NVQ2 in catering. Immediate interviews offered; equal opportunities employer with paid training and uniform provided.