Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

DBS paid by Excelcare

Refer a Friend £500

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings in Cambridge is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing nutritious, fresh meals for residents in our care home. You will work in a compact team to deliver high-quality dining experiences and adhere to hygiene standards.

We offer part-time shifts (8am-2pm; 24 or 18 hours per week) with alternating weekends, paid DBS provided by Excelcare, and additional benefits. Join a compassionate team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen for large numbers.
• Passion for fresh, home-made options.
• Level 2 catering qualification desirable or substantial catering experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Follow scheduled meal plans and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Support mealtimes and dining experience for residents.
• Report kitchen equipment issues to the Chef.

Skills

Large-kitchen cooking

Food hygiene

Interpersonal skills

Menu following

Education

Level 2 Catering qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Primrose Croft Care Home in Cambridge. You will 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:

• £13.45 per hour
• 24 Hours a week - Part Time 8am to 2pm
• 18 Hours a week - Part Time 8am to 2pm
• You will be required to work 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 in a commercial kitchen for large numbers.
• A passion for preparing and cooking fresh, tasty, home-made menu options.
• A Level 2 qualification would be desirable or considerable experience in a catering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful engagement with our residents to ensure they receive a high standard meal-time experience and are offered choice.
• Attention to required food standards and health and safety requirements.

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*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• Reimbursement of Blue Light Card membership which gives you access to a wide range of retail, restaurant and experience discounts