Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Newmarket is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist with meal preparations and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Responsibilities include preparing food, ensuring safety standards, and cleaning kitchen equipment. Ideal candidates will have a background in food handling and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards. Flexible shifts available.

Benefits

£12.30 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking would be beneficial.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparations and cooking as directed.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adherence to health regulations.
• Store food items and cleaning materials safely.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen cleaning

Safety regulations adherence

Job description

Overview

About Our Home: Kingfisher House Care Home is a warm and welcoming nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules.
• To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident’s use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.
• To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

What we can offer you

• £12.30 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend