Kitchen Assistant

Kingsley Healthcare; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home company in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to ensure food preparation complies with Health and Safety standards. The ideal candidate will work within a supportive team atmosphere focused on delivering high-quality care. Previous experience is desirable but not essential; candidates should possess good communication skills and a positive attitude. Opportunities for personal development are available.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to learn and develop skills

Paid DBS disclosure

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• 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.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food preparation meets Health and Safety regulations.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules.
• Wash crockery and utensils when required.

Skills

Food hygiene and safety practices

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Hardworking attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are a caring and compassionate, family-owned care home company. At Kingsley, family matters, and we’re always going the extra mile in caring for every one of our residents and staff.

We’re a family-owned national care home operator, rated as one of the UK’s top 20 large care home groups by carehome.co.uk. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we not only offer competitive rates of pay, but we’ll also pay for your full DBS disclosure and offer you a welcome bonus. So, as well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, you’ll also receive a pay rise in line with inflation.

We’re more than just a group of colleagues; we’re a family passionate about people, from those we work with to those we care for. We’d love to welcome like-minded professionals to join the friendly faces that make up the Kingsley family.

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.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef

Qualifications

• 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 you will get from the role / Benefits

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.