Kitchen Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Southport. The role includes food preparation and kitchen cleanliness ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal for individuals seeking entry-level positions in a supportive environment, with part-time hours available.

Benefits

28 days paid annual leave pro rata

Free Uniform

Cost of DBS Check paid

Fully paid Induction Training

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cleanliness.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Head Cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and snacks for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with food storage and deliveries.

Skills

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Regulations

Cleaning

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Base pay range

We are looking for a hard working Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly and established team at The Brunswick Care Home on Lord Street in Southport working 28.5 hours a fortnight - 8am - 6pm.

Week 1 - 1 shift per week & Week 2 - 2 shifts per week.

About the role:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you are responsible (under the supervision of the Head Cook) for the preparation, simple cooking, serving of food and cleanliness of the kitchen. Your duties will include:

Food Preparation and adhering to cleanliness and Health and Safety regulations:

• Preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch and evening meals and the preparing of sandwiches, sweets and snacks.
• Preparing plates, dishes and food trays to a high standard for the host to serve to our residents.
• Washing up after meals. Ensuring all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
• Completing cleaning close down duties for the kitchen at end of day.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained according to our specified standards.
• Checking and recording temperatures of food and equipment and keeping accurate records.
• Ensuring that food stores and fridges/freezers are adequately stocked and are clean and tidy.
• Helping with acceptance of deliveries and putting stock away.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean and maintained.
• Making sure that chemicals / equipment are used correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
• Adhering to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency First aid and Fire procedures.
• Reporting immediately to the Head Chef, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self or another.
• Reporting to the Head Chef, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazards.
• Contributing to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the Home’s Safeguarding Adult’s Policy, taking steps to protects Residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting mechanisms to inform the Home’s Management of any concerns.
• Promoting and ensuring the good reputation of the Home.
• Carrying out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Participation in Staff and Client meetings as required.
• Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and competence.
• Attending mandatory training days/courses, on or off site as and when required.
  
  

In return we offer

• Monthly.
• 28 days paid annual leave pro rata.
• Free Uniform.
• Cost of DBS Check paid for you.
• Fully paid Induction Training.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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