Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Greater London seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support catering functions. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting the Head Chef. The ideal candidate is organised, energetic, and familiar with food hygiene regulations. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and contribute to efficient kitchen services.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to perform kitchen duties.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team in delivering services.
• Prepare meals and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist with feedback and stock control.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of COSHH and CQC regulations

Energetic and proactive attitude

Job description

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.

• 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.
• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations