Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Croydon is seeking a Kitchen Assistant who will support catering services and maintain hygiene in the kitchen. The Kitchen Assistant will work alongside the Head Chef and team, preparing nutritional meals and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates should have a proactive attitude and be flexible to cover shifts as required. Training and qualifications support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to support the Head Chef and deliver catering services.
• Must be flexible and able to work 'as and when'.
• Physically able to carry out duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team to deliver services.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure

Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude

Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations

Job description

Overview

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the home's kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.


• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.


• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.


• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.


• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef's absence to the Chef.


• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.


• We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and adhoc sickness. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.


• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.

Qualifications / Essential Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure


• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude


• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations