Caring Kitchen Assistant – 30h/w, Training & Benefits

MHA; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Pension scheme and life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave buy/sell options

Discounts: Blue Light Card, Health/Viv

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Descripción de la vacante

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill, operated by MHA, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team. You will help the Cook deliver nutritious meals, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and support residents’ health and wellbeing in line with our values of care, respect and dignity.

We seek dependable, caring team players with basic food hygiene certification and willingness to train. A positive, flexible approach and good communication are essential.

Formación

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Communication

Listening

Follow instructions

Prioritisation

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Care for older people

Educación

Basic food hygiene certificate

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

Experience in basic food preparation (desirable)

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

The Meadow care home in Muswell Hill, operated by MHA, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team. You will help the Cook deliver nutritious meals, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and support residents’ health and wellbeing in line with our values of care, respect and dignity.

We seek dependable, caring team players with basic food hygiene certification and willingness to train. A positive, flexible approach and good communication are essential.