Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinnamon is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Outram Fields, Bradway, Sheffield. This full-time role, with a pay of £12.71 per hour plus benefits, sits in our catering team and supports the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, resident-focused meals.

You will follow health and safety guidelines, assist with food preparation, dishwashing and kitchen cleaning, and contribute to cost-effective stock control. Training opportunities may be available to gain qualifications in catering and food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Passion for catering and supporting kitchen operations.
• Ability to work as part of a catering team.
• Awareness of health and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to undertake further training or qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and catering team to deliver services across the home.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard as directed.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback on residents' complaints and report to Head Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control to minimise waste.

Skills

Catering passion

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Kitchen Assistant
£12.71 per hour plus benefits
Full time hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2024!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Outram Fields in Bradway, Sheffield is a beautiful care home providing 69 spacious ensuite bedrooms as well as 6 luxury suites. Our stunning home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon and includes a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

We are looking fora flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.You will be part of a team and work to a rota.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations