Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Dining

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Willowbrook Care Home, part of Willinbrook Healthcare in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in a specialist care setting in Birmingham. You will help with food preparation and uphold high cleanliness and safety standards while accommodating individual dietary needs.

You will also assist with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or food preparation is desirable but not required.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen.
• Reliable, hardworking and positive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Meet individual dietary needs and specialised diets where required.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure areas are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Support a smooth day-to-day running and a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene basics

Organisational skills

Team player

Reliable and positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Willowbrook Care Home, part of Willinbrook Healthcare in the United Kingdom, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in a specialist care setting in Birmingham. You will help with food preparation and uphold high cleanliness and safety standards while accommodating individual dietary needs.

You will also assist with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive dining experience for residents.