Caring Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Hours & Resident Meals

Care South; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Care South is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Maiden Castle House Care Home in Dorchester. The role involves supporting the kitchen team with preparing meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, and upholding food safety standards. You will assist residents during mealtimes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

The posting emphasises a caring, respectful approach, strong teamwork, and flexibility to work shifts.]

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience in care or catering helpful but not essential.
• Able to support residents during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and kitchen team with basic preparation of meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Follow all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Assist residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Wash cooking appliances and crockery; sanitise work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Caring attitude

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Care South is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Maiden Castle House Care Home in Dorchester. The role involves supporting the kitchen team with preparing meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, and upholding food safety standards. You will assist residents during mealtimes, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

The posting emphasises a caring, respectful approach, strong teamwork, and flexibility to work shifts.]