Chef Assistant/Kitchen Assistant Witham

Outlook Care; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Refer a Friend

Disability friendly

Workplace pension

Job summary

Outlook Care, a specialist care provider in Essex, is seeking dedicated kitchen staff for St George's Nursing Home in Witham. You will prepare balanced meals, store food safely, and support residents with dietary needs in a regulated, safe environment.

Requirements include Level 1 food processing qualification, Level 2 H&S & Food Hygiene, safeguarding awareness, GDPR understanding, and ICT literacy. DBS disclosure is required; vaccination is recommended.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 food processing qualification or equivalent being pursued.
• Level 2 Health & Safety and Food Hygiene certified.
• Understand safeguarding, GDPR and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced and nutritious meals for residents.
• Store and handle food safely according to procedures.
• Maintain hygiene standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Engage with residents to support dietary needs and preferences.
• Follow risk assessments, regulations and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Verbal skills

Numeracy skills

Safeguarding knowledge

GDPR awareness

Infection control basics

Manual handling

ICT literate

Education

Level 1 Food Processing qualification

Level 2 H&S & Food Hygiene

Tools

Computer systems usage

Job description

About Outlook Care:

Outlook Care is a specialist provider of learning disability services across London and Essex. We also specialise in dementia, elderly care, end of life and mental health. Outlook Care started in 1990 and has now been running for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our strong values:

• Listen – always with interest, concern and action


• Inspire – through every interaction so people can achieve their ambitions


• Kind – genuine care and compassion


• Excellence – by striving to be the best we can


• Integrity – acting ethically and being accountable


• Trusting – rely upon us to do what we say we will do

Benefits at Outlook Care:

We understand how important our employees are and to support you in making a difference to people’s lives, we have a fantastic range of benefits:

• Comprehensive induction


• Refer a Friend scheme


• Disability friendly


• Workplace pension

About you:

• Have a minimum level 1 food processing qualification (or are in the process of obtaining an equivalent qualification).


• Level 2 H&S & Food Hygiene certified.


• An understanding of Manual Handling, Infection Control, COSHH, First Aid and Health and Safety, risks including environmental health and fire safety requirements in a health or care home setting


• An understanding of the specialist needs of the client / user group particularly around working in a regulated environment.


• Understanding of the requirements of working in a CQC regulated environment and the CQC’s Single Assessment Framework view of quality and performance.


• Understanding of Safeguarding, Data Protection and GDPR requirements


• ICT literate with the ability to use computerised systems and application on a daily basis. along with good standard of written, verbal and numeracy skills.


• Able to work flexibly with unsocial hours.

Job Role:

• By working with people who use the service and following the guidance of the staff teams ensure people are offered a balanced and nutritious diet that meets individual preferences and choices.


• By following effective systems to ensure that all food is stored and used correctly.


• By following Outlook Care policies and procedures ensure food safety standards are maintained.


• By following good hygiene practise ensure that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned to the required standard.


• By developing good relationships with people who use the service involve them where possible in the planning and preparation of meals.


• Meet health and safety and food hygiene standards by carrying out duties in line with risk assessments, regulations and relevant procedures.


• Assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks and supplies by stock checking, stock rotation, and waste management.


• Ensure safety of residents, staff, visitors and premises through reporting and recording of all emergencies, incidents and accidents in accordance with Outlook Care procedures.


• By following the guidance of Chef Manager and Chef to be able to plan and lead the kitchen service and staff in their absence.

The Service:

St George's Nursing Home in Witham provides residential and nursing care, and specialises in high dependency, intermediate and long-term palliative care and end of life care. Our philosophy is to provide our residents with a relaxed and comfortable home in which their nursing care needs, well-being and choice are of prime importance. We achieve this by putting our residents at the centre of all decisions about their lives and by encouraging them to exercise their rights in all aspects of their care. We strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all residents within a warm and caring environment that is both safe and comfortable.

Important Information:

• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.


• We strongly recommend you are vaccinated against Covid-19.

Right to work documentation will need to be provided.

• Certificate of sponsorship is unavailable at this time (Skilled worker route).

We are looking for passionate and dedicated members of the team