Care Worker

Brackenberry; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority provider in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Care Worker on a 3-month contract to assist with meal preparation and cleanliness in a Registered Care Home. Candidates should ideally have food hygiene training and experience in kitchen settings. Immediate availability is required. The pay rate ranges from £13.26 to £16.84 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Manual handling and Health & Safety training.
• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support meal preparation and serving according to dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and dining area.
• Monitor food supplies and report stock levels.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Manual handling

Food Safety

Catering experience

Understanding dietary needs

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Merthyr Tydfil to assist with the appointment of a Care Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.26 - £16.84 per hour

Summary:

To assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals within a Registered Care Home setting, supporting residents including older people, people with dementia, and individuals with physical or learning disabilities. The Kitchen Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety, and contributes to creating a homely, supportive environment that respects the dignity, independence, and wellbeing of all residents.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Cook/Catering Supervisor with preparing and serving meals that meet dietary requirements and individual care plans.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen, dining, and food storage area, in line with food safety standards and inspection requirements.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment using appropriate methods and ensure their proper storage.
• Monitor and report food supplies, expiry dates, and stock levels to ensure timely ordering and minimal waste.
• Dispose of waste safely and hygienically in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake upon appointment is desirable.
• Manual handling and Health & Safety training (provided if not already held).
• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable.
• Previous work in a care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of dietary needs, including texture-modified diets and allergy awareness, is beneficial.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

• Pay
• Discretion
• BASIC
• Food Safety
• Waste
• Catering
• Cooking
• Storage
• Inspection
• LTD
• Preparation
• Business
• Training