Kitchen Assistant

Athena Healthcare Group; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal production in a vibrant environment. The role involves collaborating with chefs to deliver high-quality meals, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and contributing to service improvement discussions. Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience, effective time management, and a strong understanding of nutritional needs.

Benefits

Birthday off

£200 refer a friend bonus

Pay day advance

Training and career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar hospitality role for a minimum of 2 years.
• Knowledge of service delivery standards.
• Understanding of residents' individual needs and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Support production in all areas of the kitchen.
• Adhere to HACCP procedures and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Produce sandwiches, cakes, and buffet items under guidance.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

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We are searching for a new Kitchen Assistant to join our team. You will be working closely with the Home Manager and Kitchen Team to support the chefs in producing high-quality, well-balanced meals for our residents.

In this role you will be:

• Supporting production in all areas of the kitchen
• Adhering to the HACCP procedure according to Athena’s Food Safety Management Documentation
• Maintaining the kitchen hygiene and support with opening/closing down procedures
• Producing sandwiches, cakes and buffet items with the guidance of the duty chef
• Supporting chefs to ensure minimum wastage
• Actively participating in discussions, with the kitchen team, to improve the service
• Understanding the function of due diligence paperwork and record food, freezer & fridge temperatures

About You

The right candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic and confident
• Organised
• A team player
• Able to work well under pressure

Your Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Have clear communications skills
• Knowledge of service delivery standards
• Have good time management

Experience

For this role, it is preferable you have:

• Experience in a similar hospitality role for a minimum of 2 years
• Knowledge of service delivery standards
• An understanding of the individual needs of residents and nutrition

Employee Benefits

• Have your birthday off on us!
• £200 refer a friend bonus
• Pay day advance available
• Vibrant training, development and career prospects