Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Outram Fields within the Cinnamon Care Collection in Bradway, Sheffield, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team on a flexible bank contract. You will support the head chef, prepare meals, and help maintain high hygiene standards in a busy care home environment.

This role covers ad hoc shifts to cover sickness and annual leave, with training opportunities to progress in catering qualifications. A passion for catering and reliable, proactive attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering duties is desirable.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow mealtimes and dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety practices in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and catering team to deliver services across the home.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and report issues promptly.
• Assist with stock control and waste minimisation.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene

Health & Safety

Job description

Kitchen Assistant
£12.71 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract

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Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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 for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team on an ‘as and when’ basis. This will be to cover ad hoc sickness and pre-booked annual leave. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

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