Kitchen Assistant

TLC Care; Camberley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Excellent working environment

Clear development plans

Learning Academy

Free uniform

Free meals

Retail discounts

Gym discounts

Discounted Health Plans

28 days holiday per year

Job summary

TLC Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our care home. You will assist in preparing, cooking and serving meals, helping prepare vegetables, beverages and trolleys for residents, and support plating and puree preparation while upholding top cleanliness standards.

We value passion for elder care, teamwork and strong communication. Enjoy a supportive environment with development opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Interest in working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• Prepare vegetables and beverages for residents.
• Prepare food trolleys for meals.
• Support plating of meals when needed.
• Assist with puree food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Good communication

Team player

Genuine care passion

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at our care home. The Home is part of TLC Care who pride themselves in not only delivering the highest standards of care, but promoting the choices and individual needs of our elderly residents, making the Home a happy environment for residents and team members alike.

The role of the Kitchen Assistant is to:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• To prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager
• To prepare food trolleys for the meals
• To provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• To assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Why join the team at TLC Care?

TLC Care's values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and are passionate about their work and can deliver excellent standards.

Benefits of joining TLC Care

• Competitive rates of pay
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent working environment
• Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression
• Our own Learning Academy including development programmes and clinical training
• Support from a highly qualified management team
• Free Uniform
• Free meals
• Discounts at 2000 high street retailers
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted Health Cash Plans
• 28 days holiday per year

Requirements:

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferable
• Experience of working in a kitchen
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Genuine interest of working within a care environment