Kitchen Assistant

Kingsley Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home company is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Bedford. The role involves ensuring food is prepared according to health and safety standards while maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude, teamwork skills, and a basic understanding of food hygiene. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent care and service.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full DBS disclosure paid

Welcome bonus

Pay rise in line with inflation

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Capability to work efficiently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation aligns with hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleaning schedules in the kitchen.
• Assist with washing dishes and utensils as needed.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are a caring and compassionate, family-owned care home company. At Kingsley, family matters, and we’re always going the extra mile in caring for every one of our residents and staff. We’re a family-owned national care home operator, rated as one of the UK’s top 20 large care home groups by carehome.co.uk. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we not only offer competitive rates of pay, but we’ll also pay for your full DBS disclosure and offer you a welcome bonus. So, as well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, you’ll also receive a pay rise in line with inflation. We’re more than just a group of colleagues; we’re a family passionate about people, from those we work with to those we care for. We’d love to welcome like-minded professionals to join the friendly faces that make up the Kingsley family.

Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required.

Reporting

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

What you will get from the role

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.