Catering Assistant - Care Home Kitchen (Training)

Oakland Care; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support our kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and safe food preparation for residents. You will be involved in vegetable prep, sandwich making, proper storage of perishables, and keeping utensils clean to high standards.

New staff benefit from our catering academy and apprenticeship schemes, with opportunities for development and a supportive team atmosphere. Your role will contribute to delivering excellent resident care and service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen and related areas.
• Prepare produce for mealtime, e.g., vegetable preparation and sandwiches.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable produce.
• Safely storing cleaning materials.
• Ensure all cooking utensils and pots are cleaned to the required standards.
• Carry out any tasks assigned by the Head/Second Chef or Home Manager.

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support our kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and safe food preparation for residents. You will be involved in vegetable prep, sandwich making, proper storage of perishables, and keeping utensils clean to high standards.

New staff benefit from our catering academy and apprenticeship schemes, with opportunities for development and a supportive team atmosphere. Your role will contribute to delivering excellent resident care and service.