Front of House / Kitchen Assistant

Royal Hampton; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Ponteland is seeking a Front of House/Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role includes assisting in meal preparation, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and providing excellent service to residents and guests. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a professional environment. Working hours are full-time with a rota schedule, offering a chance to make a significant impact in this well-regarded care home.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferable.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in meal preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Serve and remove food as required.
• Host visitors with refreshments.

Skills

Effective communication

Catering service management

Kitchen hygiene

Professional hosting skills

Job description

ob Description

Royal Hampton Care Home is a Luxury Care Setting in Ponteland.

We are looking to recruit a Front of House/Kitchen assistant to join our existing team.

We are keen to attract kind, caring, professional staff who really care and will go the extra mile for their residents.

Key Tasks

• At all times to maintain effective communication and liaison with the Crown Care Group home manager, Head Chef and Chef to ensure the smooth, safe and effective provision of catering / food services.
• To assist the Head Chef / Chef in preparing nutritious, balanced meals consistent to the needs and choices of service users.
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the kitchen, dining and storage areas.
• To keep food free from harmful bacteria and disease.
• To be responsible (under the supervision of the Head Chef) for the serving and removal of food.
• To promote and display a professional image commensurate with the high standards of the Crown Care Group.
• In conjunction with the wider care team to adhere to the home’s philosophies and goals and statement of purpose.
• To show hosting skills by offering visitors and guests refreshments.
• Ensure the home's bar area is stocked and kept clean.
• To ensure all dining and Bistro areas are kept tidy, set up and well stocked with food stuffs, beverages, cutlery and crockery.
• Ensure appropriate music is being played at all times.
• Help with special events.
• Ensure correct menus for each day are available and displayed throughout the home on stands and tables.
• To maintain appropriate workflow in the kitchen by assuring prompt clearing and washing of dishes, crockery, pots and pans.

Would you like to become part of a team that really provides person centred care?

Do you want to be able to go home at the end of every day knowing you have been able to do your job to the very best of your ability?

If you truly want to make a difference, then why don’t you get in touch with us at Royal Hampton and see first‑hand the difference you can make in Crown Care’s Outstanding Flagship Nursing and Residential Care Home -Rated by CQC as GOOD in ALL 5 Areas. Where, if you are successful in your application, you’ll be empowered to provide very high quality kitchen duties, while maintaining professional working relationships within our exceptional Care Home, that has already gained an outstanding reputation locally.

At Royal Hampton Ponteland we are no ordinary Care Home, we are so much more!

Are you ready to join us on our exciting journey?

Monday to Sunday on a rota basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person