Care Kitchen Assistant - Training & Growth, 34h/wk

Harbour Healthcare; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Warrington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The role involves supporting residents by assisting with meal preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards in the kitchen and food prep areas.

The position requires flexible availability, including every other weekend, and a commitment to our values of care, integrity and inclusion. We provide training and opportunities for progression within our care homes.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately.
• Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients.
• Disposing of rubbish.
• Organising sufficient supply of laundry cloths.
• Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• When required, assist in preparation and serving of all meals.
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately.
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
• Understand the specific diets identified as required by Service users and share any dietary concerns with the chef.
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.

Job description

Harbour Healthcare in Warrington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The role involves supporting residents by assisting with meal preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards in the kitchen and food prep areas.

The position requires flexible availability, including every other weekend, and a commitment to our values of care, integrity and inclusion. We provide training and opportunities for progression within our care homes.