Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Bank holiday enhancements

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction programme

Apprenticeship qualifications funding

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings' Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant to support the Chef in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining high hygiene standards.

You will work across flexible shifts, follow meal plans, respect dietary requirements, and enjoy benefits including 28 days holiday, free on-site parking, DBS paid by the employer, and funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large numbers.
• Passion for preparing fresh, tasty, homemade meals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for meaningful interactions with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow scheduled meal plans and accommodate dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Support at mealtimes to enhance dining experiences.
• Check kitchen equipment and report faults to the Chef.

Skills

Cooking for large numbers

Fresh, homemade food

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering & hospitality

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes. You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal time experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 35 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

£13.45 per hour

Days across Monday - Sunday.

About the role:

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home

Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements and personal choice

Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene

Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience

Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.

Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you:

Experience of cooking for large numbers

A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food

NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality

2 years' experience in a catering environment

Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking*

Enhancement to pay on bank holidays

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*

Reimbursement of Blue Light Card membership which gives you access to a wide range of retail, restaurant and experience discounts

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution

Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply