Kitchen Assistant

Kingsley Healthcare Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help with food preparation and catering while adhering to Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations. You will help keep the kitchen clean, including washing up, and contribute as a reliable team member with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

The role emphasizes working within a caring team environment to support residents and maintain high service standards. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Hardworking, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and catering, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules to keep all areas immaculate, including washing up crockery and utensils as required.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment and perform duties with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Work under pressure

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.