Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - 18h/week, Training

Dovehaven Care Homes; Wigan; On-site; GBP 7,800 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS check

Free uniform

Fully paid induction training

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment in a in

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Deanwood Manor in Wigan. You will support the Head Cook with breakfast, lunch and evening meals, on a rota basis with 18 hours per week from 9am to 3.30pm.

This role offers fully paid induction training, a free uniform, paid DBS check and ongoing training within a supportive, family-run environment. You will help maintain high hygiene standards and assist with deliveries and stock as part of a caring team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a kitchen, catering, or care environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Desirable: Food Hygiene certification
• Desirable: experience in a care home environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and simple cooking of breakfast, lunch and evening meals
• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, sweets and drinks
• Support with food presentation and tray preparation for service
• Wash up and keep crockery and equipment cleaned and stored
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Complete kitchen close-down and cleaning duties at end of day
• Check and record food and equipment temperatures accurately
• Ensure stores, fridges and freezers are clean and stocked
• Assist with deliveries and stock put-away
• Follow food hygiene, infection control and health & safety procedures
• Report faulty equipment or hazards to the team
• Work with the care team to support residents’ wellbeing

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Organised

Team player

Flexible

Caring

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Deanwood Manor in Wigan. You will support the Head Cook with breakfast, lunch and evening meals, on a rota basis with 18 hours per week from 9am to 3.30pm.

This role offers fully paid induction training, a free uniform, paid DBS check and ongoing training within a supportive, family-run environment. You will help maintain high hygiene standards and assist with deliveries and stock as part of a caring team.