Catering Assistant

The Brendoncare Foundation; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided while on duty

Free DBS check

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

EarlyPay

Job summary

Brendoncare Foundation is seeking a kitchen assistant to support the Chef Manager and second chef in delivering varied, balanced meals for residents. You will prep meals, assist with meals for all daily occasions, rotate stock, and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen to high standards.

Priority will be given to applicants with care home catering experience or experience catering for older or vulnerable adults with understanding of their dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care Home setting or catering for older/vulnerable adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal prep and assisting with meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Stock rotation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded and HACCP records are completed.

Job description

By working alongside the Chef Manager and second chef you will assist in producing a varied, nutritionally balanced, tasty and an appetising menu to satisfy all dietary needs and preferences of the residents prepared in a safe, hygienic and an efficient catering area. The role includes:

• Meal prep
• Assisting with the preparation of meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Stock rotation
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness
• Ensure COSHH standards are exceeded
• HACCP record completion

A full role profile is available on request. Priority will be given to applicants with experience of working in a Care Home setting or experience of catering for older/vulnerable adults with an understanding of their dietary and nutritional needs

In Return, we can offer you:

• Meals provided while on duty in our care homes
• Free initial DBS check
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24 hour support for staff and their immediate family members
• Blue Light Card
• EarlyPay

Who are Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England. We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague - they are able to live their life to the fullest potential. Our values reflect who we are - together we are kind, dedicated, forward thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us. In return, we will support you to grow and flourish as you are welcomed to the Brendoncare team. Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.