Kitchen Assistant

The Prestige Group; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Yew Tree Care Centre in Redcar is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious home-cooked meals for our residents in a busy kitchen.

You will support the Chef or Cook, follow menus and recipes, and prepare modified-texture meals in line with dietary needs, while upholding food safety and hygiene procedures.

Full training will be given, and there is flexibility to work across our care homes to provide high-quality meals and support for residents.

Qualifications

• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Reliability, good time-keeping and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well in a busy team and follow instructions.
• A friendly, respectful manner with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn about food safety, allergens and special diets.
• Knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare meals, snacks, drinks and desserts, following menus and recipes.
• Prepare modified-texture meals and fortified foods in line with residents’ dietary needs and IDDSI guidelines.
• Follow food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Wash up, clean and sanitise the kitchen, equipment and utensils.
• Complete daily records such as fridge and food temperatures and cleaning schedules.
• Help serve meals and drinks, and set up dining rooms so mealtimes feel welcoming.
• Receive, check, rotate and store deliveries correctly.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely in line with COSHH guidance.
• Report any concerns about residents’ eating or drinking to the care team.
• Follow health and safety, fire safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Cleanliness and hygiene

Reliability

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

Mealtimes are one of the highlights of our residents’ day, and our kitchen team makes them special. Yew Tree Care Centre is a 76-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home, and we’re looking for a friendly, hard-working Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve tasty, nutritious home-cooked meals. If you enjoy being part of a busy team and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef or Cook to run a clean, safe and efficient kitchen. You will help make sure every resident enjoys meals that meet their needs and preferences.

Key responsibilities

• Help prepare meals, snacks, drinks and desserts, following menus and recipes
• Prepare modified-texture meals and fortified foods in line with residents’ dietary needs and IDDSI guidelines
• Follow food safety, allergen and hygiene procedures at all times
• Wash up, clean and sanitise the kitchen, equipment and utensils
• Complete daily records such as fridge and food temperatures and cleaning schedules
• Help serve meals and drinks, and set up dining rooms so mealtimes feel welcoming
• Receive, check, rotate and store deliveries correctly
• Use cleaning chemicals safely in line with COSHH guidance
• Report any concerns about residents’ eating or drinking to the care team
• Follow health and safety, fire safety and infection control procedures

About you

• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Reliability, good time-keeping and a positive attitude
• Ability to work well in a busy team and follow instructions
• A friendly, respectful manner with residents and colleagues
• Willingness to learn about food safety, allergens and special diets
• Knowledge of IDDSI and texture-modified diets

Full training will be given.

In addition to this vacancy, we are also looking for dedicated colleagues to join our Bank team. Bank staff work flexible shifts across our care homes, helping provide high-quality care when extra support is needed. This is ideal for anyone seeking flexible hours and the opportunity to work across different locations.