Kitchen Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in Plymouth is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen. Responsibilities include daily cooking, stock management, and adhering to health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates have experience in food preparation and a strong commitment to cleanliness. Join a dedicated team committed to high standards of care and support.

Benefits

28 days of holiday

Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Access to learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking is essential.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage stock and maintain proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation and cooking.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor stock usage and assist with ordering.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Stock management

Team communication

Job description

Overview

To take direction and daily tasks from the Chef and assist with general food preparation and cooking. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and confidentiality in the kitchen and dining environment. This role involves stock management, scheduling, and supporting the care team as part of the kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily food preparation and cooking in conjunction with the Chef.
• Follow the daily cleaning regime and participate in weekly/monthly deep cleaning.
• Maintain the fabric and integrity of the building to a high standard.
• Complete required safety and health documentation (e.g., safer kitchen, better food manual) as per Environmental Health requirements.
• Monitor usage and storage of all stock and assist with weekly stock ordering with the Chef.
• Complete all required kitchen registers and logs; assist in labeling stock; monitor expiry and rotate stock.
• Record daily fridge/freezer temperatures and maintain compliance with healthy heart limits.
• Respond to requests for extra meals or sandwiches and maintain high personal hygiene.
• Adhere to manual handling, risk assessment, and fire safety protocols; report faulty equipment to maintenance/manager.
• Communicate with the team about problems or difficulties; maintain resident confidentiality/data protection.
• Adhere to unit policies and procedures; maintain up-to-date mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Monitor pest control, report issues, and participate as a team member.
• Maintain security of keys, alarms, and communication equipment; monitor own educational needs to meet job requirements.
• Undertake other duties following discussion with the line manager as needed.

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

The CareTech Group; established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services, supporting 5000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK. We are committed to high standards of care and governance and provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings.

CareTech Community Services is a Disability Confident Leader. Eligible candidates may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencing employment, with the disclosure expense met by the employer.

Some roles may require gender-specific considerations where indicated as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010. CareTech is a Sponsored Employer but sponsorship availability may be limited.

Contracted hours: various shifts available. Benefits include 28 days of holiday (including Bank Holidays), Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme, full induction to Care Certificate Standards, dedicated learning and development programmes, apprenticeships, free training to achieve qualification in Social Care, access to online courses, DBS check paid by CareTech, Refer a Friend Reward Scheme, and Stakeholder Pension.

Successful candidates will be contacted if progressing after CV review, typically within 7-10 days. This role may require eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.