Caring Kitchen Assistant — Growth & Team Support

Kingsley Healthcare; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare in Bedford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team, ensuring meals are prepared safely and in line with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations. You will help maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with washing up as required.

Working under the Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef, you will contribute to a hardworking team that puts residents first, develop your skills, and enjoy opportunities to learn within a forward-thinking care home

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with Health and Safety and Food Standard regulations.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules to keep areas immaculately clean, including washing up as required.
• Reports to Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Work under pressure

Hardworking

Job description

Kingsley Healthcare in Bedford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team, ensuring meals are prepared safely and in line with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations. You will help maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with washing up as required.

Working under the Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef, you will contribute to a hardworking team that puts residents first, develop your skills, and enjoy opportunities to learn within a forward-thinking care home