Kitchen Assistant

Kingsley Home Care Services; Olney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Home Care Services is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and hygiene standards in a caring environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive team dedicated to achieving high standards of care. Ideal candidates will be hardworking, team-oriented, and committed to learning in a rewarding atmosphere.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and develop skills

Support from an enthusiastic team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food preparation is in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and wash crockery and utensils as needed.

Skills

Food hygiene and safety practices

Communication

Teamwork

Work ethic

Job description

About the company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About the role

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.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef

Skills and attributes

• 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.