Kitchen Assistant

PrimeLife Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Scunthorpe seeks a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and provide dignified dining experiences for residents. Candidates should possess a caring nature and ideally have cooking experience, with training available. Pay ranges from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour based on qualifications. Apply now to make a difference daily.

Benefits

Hourly pay rates from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for progression

Fully funded DBS

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experience in preparing meals and maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for residents.
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Assisting with food service for residents' dining experience.
• Maintaining stock records according to company policy.
• Ordering stock and maintaining records.
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen.

Skills

Caring nature

Experience as a Cook

Food Hygiene knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 146 residents, across three buildings on the site. Typically our residents at Phoenix Park live with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Kitchen Assistant please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!