Kitchen Assistant

Brackenberry; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is looking for a reliable Kitchen Assistant for a temporary role in Merthyr Tydfil. You will support meal preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, ensuring a safe environment for residents. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Check and store deliveries, ensuring stock rotation.

Skills

Food hygiene

Cooking

Cleaning

Food preparation

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Merthyr Tydfilto assist with the appointment of aKitchen Assistant, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.05 - £16.57 per hour

Hours per week:10

Summary:

We are seeking a committed and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team within the Social Services Group. As a Grade 2 Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation and serving of meals to residents, ensuring a clean, hygienic, and safe kitchen environment. You will work under the direction of the Cook or Catering Supervisor, contributing to the overall wellbeing of residents through the provision of nutritious meals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food and beverages in line with dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using manual or mechanical methods.
• Check and store deliveries, ensuring stock rotation and minimising waste.
• Report any concerns about food safety, kitchen equipment, or supplies to the Cook or Manager.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment (preferably in a care home or similar setting) is desirable.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults or in a care setting would be beneficial.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a BasicDBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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