Kitchen Assistant

Prestwick Care; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Covent House in Chester-le-Street. This role involves assisting the Head Chef with food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen environment, and ensuring supplies are stocked. The ideal candidate will have experience in a kitchen, strong teamwork, and a focus on cleanliness. Full training will be provided along with additional benefits, including an employee assistance program and discounts at leisure sites.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food and vegetable preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
• Stock serveries with appropriate supplies.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Covent House. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

Job Title : Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Covent House, in this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2 nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are was...