Kitchen Assistant

Kingsley Healthcare Limited; South Norfolk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help ensure that food preparation and catering comply with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations. You will monitor cleaning schedules and keep the kitchen spotless, including washing up crockery and utensils when required.

The role emphasises teamwork, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, with opportunities to develop practical skills in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• > As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations.
• > Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Hardworking attitude

Willingness to learn

Work under pressure

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.