Kitchen Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 5%

28 days annual leave (full-time basis)

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS costs paid

Inclusive community environment

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the daily running of a care home kitchen. The role covers menu planning, plating meals and coordinating meal trolleys, serving residents at mealtimes and ensuring choices respect residents' cultural and religious backgrounds.

The position is a 14-hour contract spread over two days, requiring a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and previous kitchen experience. DBS check is required and costs are covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment, preferably in care settings.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of kitchen processes.
• Create and plan menus.
• Plate up meals and arrange meal trolleys.
• Act as link between kitchen and serving areas for residents at mealtimes.
• Consider residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when planning meals.
• Provide personalised service to residents.
• Collaborate with Cook and catering team.
• Uphold organisation values.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care, which runs care homes for older people, is recruiting an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant to work alongside the Cook and the wider catering team in one of its homes. The role covers day-to-day kitchen running, including menus, plating up and trolley arrangements, and links the kitchen to residents at mealtimes. Meal choices must reflect residents' religious and cultural backgrounds, and the post is a 14-hour contract spread over two days. Kitchen and food preparation experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required.

What the job involves

• Ensure the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes
• Create menus
• Plate up meals
• Arrange meal trolleys
• Act as the link between the kitchen and serving areas, supporting residents at mealtimes
• Take account of residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when planning meal choices
• Provide each resident with a personalised service
• Work in collaboration with the Cook and the wider catering team
• Uphold and promote the organisation's values

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Kitchen and food preparation experience

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check (cost paid by the employer)

Other

• A caring nature with a personal approach to everyone
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Works well under pressure without negative impact on others
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Respects others, treating them as they would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s offered

• Pension contribution of 5%
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (full-time basis)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• Opportunity to develop personally and professionally in an inclusive community environment