Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings seeks a Kitchen Assistant for Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, working 20 hours a week. The role involves cooking nutritious meals, maintaining hygiene, and providing a quality dining experience for residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering and a genuine passion for food preparation.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500

Paid uniform

Employee of the month bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a catering environment.
• 12 months' experience managing a kitchen.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, including Basic Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing and cooking meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards and assist with meal delivery.
• Check kitchen equipment and report any issues.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Passion for fresh food

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Qualified by experience

Job description

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We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex. 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:

• Salary: £12.85 per hour
• 20 hours a week between Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends.
• Varied shifts on a rota basis between the hours of 8am - 7pm

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*
• 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.