Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Careers; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Ferndown is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team. Responsibilities include food preparation and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for catering, along with flexibility to work full-time hours, including weekends. Ongoing training and support will be provided for career development.

Benefits

Company benefits

Training and qualifications support

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with food preparation and kitchen cleaning.
• Understanding of health and safety measures in food service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team with meal preparation.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Flexibility

Passion for catering

Hygiene standards

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

£12.21 per hour plus company benefits

Full time hours to include some weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One of the UKs Best Companies to Work For

Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset.

We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

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 homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Main 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.

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