Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

HC One; Hyde; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Hyde seeks a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals, maintaining cleanliness and supporting residents with specific dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. This role includes essential training and development. Enjoy benefits like a company pension, 28 days of leave, and additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under direction.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and storage.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A care home provider in Hyde seeks a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals, maintaining cleanliness and supporting residents with specific dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. This role includes essential training and development. Enjoy benefits like a company pension, 28 days of leave, and additional training opportunities.