Compassionate Care Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time, 14h)

Akari Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 5%

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Personal development plans

Job summary

Akari Care Swadlincote is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and ensure residents receive high-quality meals. You will work with the Cook and catering team to plate up, arrange trollies, and provide personalised service respectful of residents' cultural and religious preferences.

Flexibility is important; you will help maintain a calm, caring environment with a focus on resident wellbeing and meal-time experiences within the care home setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar environment.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen and food preparation activities.
• Support the Cook and wider catering team to ensure smooth mealtimes for residents.
• Ensure meals are prepared with consideration to residents' cultural and religious needs.

Skills

Similar environment experience

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care Swadlincote is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and ensure residents receive high-quality meals. You will work with the Cook and catering team to plate up, arrange trollies, and provide personalised service respectful of residents' cultural and religious preferences.

Flexibility is important; you will help maintain a calm, caring environment with a focus on resident wellbeing and meal-time experiences within the care home setting.