Kitchen Assistant

TLC Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Cambridge is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting kitchen operations. Candidates should have a basic food hygiene certificate and a genuine interest in working in a care environment. Competitive rates of pay and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension Scheme

Excellent working environment

Clear development plans

Free Uniform

Free meals

Discounted gym membership

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and drinks.
• Prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required.
• Prepare food trolleys for meals.
• Assist with plating meals when required.
• Assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Genuine interest in working within a care environment

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. We look for team members who share our values and are passionate about their work and can deliver excellent standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.