Kitchen Assistant

Parkfield House Nursing Home; Hayes End; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care home in Hayes End is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team. This part-time role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safe food handling. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, basic food safety knowledge, and the ability to work well as part of a team. The position offers a salary of £12.21 per hour for contracted hours totaling 34 hours per week, providing the opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances.
• Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries.
• Understand and implement safe food handling principles.
• Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment.
• Ensure all areas are well-presented and maintained.
• Practice safe systems of work to minimize risks.
• Adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner.
• Encourage and contribute to teamwork.
• Take responsibility for the safe storage of supplies and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Player

Job description

We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Training & Development

• Access in-house training and nationally recognised qualifications to support your professional growth.
• Join a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care.

Why This Role Matters

As Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our kitchen, helping to prepare delicious meals and keeping our workspace in top condition. Your efforts will ensure that every aspect of food preparation runs smoothly, contributing to the overall dining experience of our residents.

What You'll Do

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
• Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
• Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well-maintained.
• Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well-presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
• Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
• Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
• Team Collaboration: Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
• Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
• Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Organisational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

Desired Experience

• Previous Experience: Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
• Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.

If you're ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to the creation of high-quality meals, we'd love to have you join us. Bring your enthusiasm and organisational skills to our kitchen, where your role will be key to delivering great dining experiences for our residents.

You'll be joining a values-led care home that's part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We're expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Contract: Part Time
Salary: £12.21 Per Hour
Shift Type: Dayshift
Contracted hours: 34

Parkfield House Nursing Home is an elegant, listed home in the quiet residential area of Hillingdon, West London. With 39 uniquely charming bedrooms spread over three floors, the home combines comfort and character in a thoughtfully refurbished setting that offers high-quality nursing care.