Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care home is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting with meal preparations, ensuring cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a passion for helping others. At this care home, every day is a celebration of life, and your contributions will play a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Join a team that values the golden years and makes every moment count.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation including cooking and vegetable prep.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen equipment and adherence to safety regulations.
• Proper storage of food and cleaning materials.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Cooking Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Tools

Dishwashing Machine

Job description

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At Martins House, retirement isn't just a phase—it's a golden chapter filled with laughter, memories, and the simple joys of life. Nestled amidst lush gardens, our residents find delight in every corner, from the nostalgic charm of our 1960s-themed sweet shop to the warmth of our dementia café. Whether it's a chat under the conservatory's sun or a pampering session at our in-house salon, every day here is a testament to life's sweet moments. Dive into a world where the past meets the present, and every day is a celebration. Welcome to Martins House, a care home in Stevenage, where golden years truly shine.

What does the role involve?

• Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service. This may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation, and the making of sandwiches.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organized.
• Ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• Ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• Ensure that all crockery, cutlery, and drinking vessels for residents' use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dishwashing machine.
• Ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils, and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.