Kitchen Assistant

CARE SOUTH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid by us

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

CARE SOUTH is looking for a kitchen assistant to support the chef and kitchen team with basic meal preparation, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in a clean, safe dining environment.

You will follow food safety regulations, help residents enjoy their dining experience, and keep kitchen and dining areas hygienic. Prior care or catering experience is helpful but not essential; a caring, team-focused attitude is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen environment and follow safety rules.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks.
• Follow all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Support residents to enjoy their dining experience and maintain a clean dining area.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic, wash appliances and crockery.
• Support residents during mealtimes and help maintain a calm, respectful dining environment.

Skills

Basic food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Follow procedures

Job description

Make a Real Difference Every Day Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery - sanitising all food preparation areas.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
  Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -
• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.