Flexible Care Home Kitchen Assistant with Training

Cinnamon

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter, part of Cinnamon, is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team on an ad hoc basis to cover annual leave and sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.

If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff

Qualifications

Physically and medically able to carry out duties with or without assistive aids.
Able to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.