Caring Kitchen Assistant — Supportive Care Home Team

MHA; Harrogate; Híbrido; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days holiday

Pension

DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible leave options

Discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Descripción de la vacante

Berwick Grange care home in Harrogate is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team. This 40-hour-per-week, full-time role supports the Cook to prepare nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety standards.

You will work closely with staff, respect residents’ privacy and dignity, and follow COSHH, hygiene, and infection prevention requirements.

Formación

• A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

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

Basic food hygiene

Good communication

Follow instructions

Team player

Positive attitude

Sensitivity to older people

Willingness to training

QCF Level 2/3 (Health & Social Care)

Educación

QCF Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Berwick Grange care home in Harrogate is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team. This 40-hour-per-week, full-time role supports the Cook to prepare nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs while keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety standards.

You will work closely with staff, respect residents’ privacy and dignity, and follow COSHH, hygiene, and infection prevention requirements.