Kitchen Assistant

Hatzfeld Care Ltd; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care services provider in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals for residents under the supervision of the Head Chef. Responsibilities include stock control, maintaining hygiene standards, and understanding dietary needs. The position offers £12.50 per hour for 12 hours per week with various benefits including life insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

24/7 free counselling service

On site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

Qualifications

• Must attend statutory training and related training as directed.
• Be responsible for health and safety requirements.
• Understand and follow relevant risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying supplies for catering operations.
• Operate stock control system efficiently.
• Prepare food items under guidance.
• Ensure hygiene and cleanliness at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock control

Health and safety compliance

Dietary understanding

Job description

Overview

SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE OFFERED

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised mental health, Dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare meals for all Residents within the care home, under the guidance of the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head Chef, assist in identifying items to be ordered from specified suppliers to ensure enough levels of supplies for catering operation, using the service's procedures
• Operate an efficient stock control system
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers' instructions and training
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous/faulty, withdraw it from service immediately
• Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required
• Understand the specific diets identified as required by service users, and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef
• Be responsible for understanding health and safety requirements, infection control and allergens
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times
• Any incidents or accidents to be reported to the cook, and appropriately recorded and actioned
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

Requirements

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
• Be responsible for understanding the health and safety requirements of the role
• Understand and follow any relevant risk assessments

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.50 per hour. 12 hours per week – week 1 and 3 will be 10am-2pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Week 2 and 4 will be 10am-2pm Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.