Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Harlow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Ashlyn Care Home in Harlow. The role involves assisting in meal preparation, maintaining hygiene, and supporting the dining experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, a passion for food, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a catering environment.
• Passion for preparing fresh, homemade food.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Basic Food Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards and check kitchen equipment.
• Work to scheduled meal plans and support mealtimes.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Job description

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We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Ashlyn Care Home in Harlow, Essex . You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.00 per hour
• 21 hours a week
• Shifts between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends.

About the role:

• As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
• Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
• Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
• Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
• Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
• Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience of cooking for large numbers
• A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
• NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
• 2 years’ experience in a catering environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution