Care Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals & Team Impact

MHA; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Strong pension scheme and life cover

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card and VivA

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Hampton Lodge, Southampton, to support the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in line with Food Safety standards. You will help provide a caring environment that respects residents’ dignity and needs, contributing to their health and wellbeing.

The role requires basic food hygiene certification and a flexible, team-oriented approach with opportunities for training and development within a values-led

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Experience in basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy in line with schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health and safety requirements at all times.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Good communication

Listening skills

Ability to follow instructions

Prioritise tasks

Positive and flexible attitude

Sensitivity to residents' needs

Willingness to undertake training

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

MHA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Hampton Lodge, Southampton, to support the Cook in preparing and serving nutritious meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen in line with Food Safety standards. You will help provide a caring environment that respects residents’ dignity and needs, contributing to their health and wellbeing.

The role requires basic food hygiene certification and a flexible, team-oriented approach with opportunities for training and development within a values-led