Kitchen Assistant

TieTalent; Ryton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier care home provider in the North East of England is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support their catering team. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food service and cleanliness. Responsibilities include food preparation, cleaning kitchen equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards. Applicants should possess good communication skills, work well in a team, and flexible in their approach. Experience or certification in food hygiene is desirable.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check and ability to comply with health and safety legislation.
• Flexible approach to working rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food and vegetable preparation.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Clean equipment and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Good, friendly communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Impeccable standards of personal hygiene

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant role at Prestwick Care Addison Court. Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England, are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Addison Court. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Working with the chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
• Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillages being cleaned up immediately.
• Keeping all work surfaces clean
• Carry out cleaning rotas as required, including fridges, freezers and cookers. (NB also the serving areas).
• Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
• Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.

Required

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA List where applicable.
• Knowledge or experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Desirable

• Food hygiene certificate.
• Experience in working in a catering kitchen.

Should you be interested in this role, please apply with your CV.