Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes

Braintree

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Salary £12.80 per Hour

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Job summary

Gold Care Homes is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at St Mary's Court Care Home in Braintree. You will assist with meal preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure health and safety standards are followed to provide residents with nourishing meals in a caring environment.

The role involves following schedules, storing goods properly, and cleaning all kitchen equipment and vessels to high standards. A supportive team and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

Basic food handling and hygiene knowledge.
Ability to follow recipes and meal prep.
Organised with good time management.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal time produce preparation, including breakfasts and sandwiches.
Keep kitchen equipment and areas clean according to schedules.
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
Store dry and perishable goods correctly after receipt.
Clean crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels using the dishwasher.
Store pots, pans and utensils after cleaning.

Skills

Organised

Food preparation

Health & safety awareness

Cleaning/maintaining schedules

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled in the tranquil heart of Braintree, St Mary's Court Care Home is more than just a residence-it's a sanctuary where the gentle hum of life is punctuated by laughter, the chirping of our resident peacocks, and the rustling of leaves in our expansive gardens. Here, every corner is crafted with love, every activity tailored with thought, and every meal prepared with passion. As the sun filters through the trees and dances on the landscaped grounds, our dedicated team ensures that every moment is steeped in comfort, dignity, and joy. Welcome to a place where care meets community, and every day is a celebration.

What does the role involve?

Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.
To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organised.
To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident's use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.
To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

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