Kitchen Assistant

Church Farm Care; Holme Pierrepont; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant at their Nottingham facility. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring dietary requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have prior catering experience and excellent time management skills. Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 and various benefits offered including funded training and casual dress code.

Benefits

Real Living Wage pay

Free on site parking

Funded training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a catering environment.
• Awareness of manual handling techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food under hygienic conditions.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness to the highest standard.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Job description

Overview

Church Farm Care are a group of five nursing homes based in Nottinghamshire delivering specialist, compassionate care that feels like home, focused, expert-led, family centred and continuously evolving.

We aim to bring out the best in staff and people living with dementia and recruit people who are genuinely caring and positive.

We strive to deliver an outstanding service, together we create a place that feels like home – supportive, inclusive and committed to compassionate, person-centred care.

Join us and make a difference at Church Farm Care.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Church Farm at Skylarks in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

This role is vital as part of the catering team, whose aim is to provide meals to a high standard, taking note of any special diets of the people living in the home.

This role is a part-time position working 2 shifts per week (19 hours per week contract). There will be a requirement to work alternative weekends.

Responsibilities

• To ensure all food is prepared and served with highest regard to nutritional value and hygienic conditions under the direction of the Head Cook or Assistant Cook.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area to the highest standard, including cleaning and sanitising the kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchenware. Load and unload dishes into the dishwasher.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries and ensuring the store area is well organised.
• Ensure that any waste is kept to a minimum and assist with stock rotation.
• Assist with food serve during mealtimes.
• Remove kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them in the correct bins.
• To ensure that adequate food supplies are always available.
• To wear correct uniform always (uniform will be provided).
• To read and adhere to the Food Standards Agency guidance for catering in Health and Social Care.
• To maintain confidentiality regarding people living here.

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience working in a catering environment
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Organised, efficient and can work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player

Benefits

• Real Living Wage pay which is increased annually - £12.60 per hour
• Free on site parking available
• Discounted bus pass scheme with Trent Barton buses
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing champion
• Funded training (e-learning and in person learning)
• Comprehensive induction programme and buddy support for all new staff
• Paid DBS certificate
• Casual dress code
• Rewarding career and opportunities for progression
• Access to apply for Blue Light card which offers savings on various high street stores

To apply

If you\'re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive work environment, we invite you to apply today and become part of our caring community!

Additional information

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, employment reference checks and right to work in the UK check. You must be aged 18 or over.

*This role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position*