Bank Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to residents. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality meals that cater to the nutritional needs of our residents. You'll work in a collaborative environment, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met while also having opportunities for professional development. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for customer care and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to be part of a compassionate team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Ensure food meets hygiene standards and manage food stocks.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of Food Hygiene Standards

Customer care

Health and Safety regulations

Multi-tasking

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care home's kitchen.

Joining us at Meryton Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensuring all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and that safe methods of work are always used
• Managing all stocks and stores, ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintaining accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements, such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times. Be a