Caring Kitchen Assistant | Supportive Care Team

MHA; England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks

Uniforms provided

Counselling support

Annual leave buy/sell

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Induction and development

Long service awards

Job summary

Maidstone-based kitchen assistant role at MHA located at Maidment Court, Poole. Part-time, 22 hours per week, £13.46 per hour. You will support the Cook to prepare, serve and safely store meals, while maintaining a clean kitchen and compliant with safety standards.

The post requires basic food hygiene certification, teamwork and a flexible, caring approach to residents. DBS may be required and full training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care

QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Maidstone-based kitchen assistant role at MHA located at Maidment Court, Poole. Part-time, 22 hours per week, £13.46 per hour. You will support the Cook to prepare, serve and safely store meals, while maintaining a clean kitchen and compliant with safety standards.

The post requires basic food hygiene certification, teamwork and a flexible, caring approach to residents. DBS may be required and full training is provided.