Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gold Care Homes as a Kitchen Assistant at St Mary’s Court Care Home in Braintree. You will play a crucial role in meal preparation and maintaining kitchen standards, ensuring a safe and organized environment where residents can enjoy quality meals. This position calls for meticulous organization and adherence to health and safety regulations, providing a fulfilling experience in a nurturing community.

Qualifications

• Ability to be organised and clean kitchen areas.
• Must adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including cooking and vegetable prep.
• Clean kitchen equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Store dry and perishable goods properly.

Skills

Organisation

Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations

Teamwork

Job description

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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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom