Kitchen Assistant, £13.35 per hour

Potters Grange limited; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Potters Grange Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in preparing nutritious meals for residents. You will work as part of a friendly catering team, ensuring high standards and a positive dining experience.

The role offers training and development in all aspects of a busy kitchen. You will learn about IDDSI dietary requirements and contribute to a safe, hygienic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, full training provided.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Plate meals for residents and ensure presentation.
• Receive deliveries and store stock correctly.
• Wash up and maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to start your career within the catering industry, without working late nights and split shifts?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our chefs in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents.

As a natural team player, you will enjoy working as part of a dedicated and friendly catering team and take pride in making a positive difference to the daily lives of our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their skills and gain experience across all aspects of a busy kitchen environment.

Working as part of a friendly team you will;

• Assist the chefs with basic food preparation and meal service.
• Plate up resident lunches to ensure meals are presented to a high standard.
• Receive and unload deliveries, ensuring stock is stored correctly.
• Wash up and maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Support the catering team to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently.
• Follow food safety, health and hygiene procedures at all times.

About You

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring and empathetic approach when interacting with residents.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality dining experience for our residents.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) food preparation requirements for residents with special dietary needs. This role could be the perfect first step into a catering career for someone who is eager to learn and develop their skills.

Our core values of Competence, Choice and Compassion influence everything we do, and working with us will give you a rewarding, challenging, diverse and exciting career, where no day is the same!

Potters Grange is committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults and successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Ardale we don’t just accept difference, we welcome it. No matter what your sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic, we welcome your application. As a team we actively celebrate, support and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our residents and staff, and we believe this creates an environment of empowerment and mutual respect and therefore excellence in care.