Friendly Kitchen Assistant 32 Hours Maternity Cover

Harbour Healthcare; Consett; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Consett is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to cover a maternity leave contract, 32 hours per week at Redwell Hills Care Home. The role involves keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, washing dishes, sorting ingredients, and assisting with meals under supervision.

Salary is £12.72 per hour and enhanced DBS checks are required. We are a family-run group with 41 care homes across the UK, valuing care, reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately.
• Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients.
• Disposing of rubbish.
• Organising sufficient supply of laundry cloths.
• Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• When required, assist in preparation and serving of all meals.
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers' instructions and training.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately.
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
• Understand the specific diets identified as required by Service users and share any dietary concerns with the chef.
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.

Job description

Harbour Healthcare in Consett is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to cover a maternity leave contract, 32 hours per week at Redwell Hills Care Home. The role involves keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, washing dishes, sorting ingredients, and assisting with meals under supervision.

Salary is £12.72 per hour and enhanced DBS checks are required. We are a family-run group with 41 care homes across the UK, valuing care, reliability and teamwork.