Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Kitchen Assistant in Dorking, where you'll support the culinary team in providing high-quality meals for residents. This role requires a commitment to customer care and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of older people. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Manage stocks and stores ensuring food is correctly marked.
• Maintain accurate records for food hygiene requirements.

Skills

Customer Care

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care home's kitchen.

Joining us at Dorking Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and safe methods of work are always used
• Manage stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times. A