Compassionate Care Kitchen Assistant – Meals & Dietary Support

SeeMeHired; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Hill Care in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the cook in preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents. You will ensure freshly prepared meals meet high standards, including accommodating soft or diabetic diets, and demonstrate reliability, consideration and care in your approach.

Experience in a care environment is advantageous. Training will be provided, with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certification or willingness to work towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
• Reliable, caring and considerate approach.
• Satisfactory police check and POVA list verification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Participate in staff and client meetings as required.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site.
• Wash up after meals and ensure kitchen and dining areas are cleaned and stored properly.
• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Report illnesses or accidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Promote safe working practices in the Care Centre.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Communication skills

Team player

Police Check / POVA

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Hill Care in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the cook in preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents. You will ensure freshly prepared meals meet high standards, including accommodating soft or diabetic diets, and demonstrate reliability, consideration and care in your approach.

Experience in a care environment is advantageous. Training will be provided, with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred or willingness to obtain one.