Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant in Brighton to assist the Chef in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in a catering environment and a genuine passion for food. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and supporting mealtime experiences. The role offers 18 hours a week at £12.85 per hour, along with various benefits, including 28 days holiday, free parking, and funded qualifications.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid by the company

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a catering environment.
• 12 months experience in managing a kitchen.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly Basic Food Hygiene and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene.
• Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns to the Chef.

Skills

Experience of cooking for large numbers

Passion for preparing fresh, tasty food

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Ashlyn Care Home, Harlow, Essex to become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 per hour
• Hours: 18 hours per week
• Shifts Between the hours of 8am and 5pm including alternate weekends.

About the role

• As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
• Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
• Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
• Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
• Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
• Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you

• Experience of cooking for large numbers
• A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
• NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
• 2 years’ experience in a catering environment
• 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.