Kitchen Assistant

TLC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and a genuine interest in providing care. This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for career progression, and various employee benefits including discounts and free meals.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension Scheme

Excellent working environment

Clear development plans

Free Uniform

Free meals

Discounts at 2000 high street retailers

Discounted gym membership

Discounted Health Cash Plans

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen is desirable.
• Genuine interest in working within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals and drinks.
• Prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required.
• Prepare food trolleys for the meals.
• Provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• Assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at our care home. The Home is part of TLC Care who pride themselves in not only delivering the highest standards of care, but promoting the choices and individual needs of our elderly residents, making the Home a happy environment for residents and team members alike.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• To prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager
• To prepare food trolleys for the meals
• To provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• To assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Why join the team at TLC Care?

TLC Care's values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and are passionate about their work and can deliver excellent standards.

Benefits of joining TLC Care

• Competitive rates of pay
• Pension Scheme
• Excellent working environment
• Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression
• Our own Learning Academy including development programmes and clinical training
• Support from a highly qualified management team
• Free Uniform
• Free meals
• Discounts at 2000 high street retailers
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted Health Cash Plans
• 28 days holiday per year

Requirements

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferable
• Experience of working in a kitchen
• Good communincation skills
• Team player
• Genuine interest of working within a care environment