Kitchen Assistant - 30.00 hrs, Acton, W3 8EF

Gold Care Homes; Acton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £12.80 per Hour

Employee of the Month

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

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Job summary

Gold Care Homes Acton Care Centre in Acton, London, is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation, breakfast items, and food service for residents.

You will keep kitchen areas clean, follow health and safety regulations, manage storage of dry goods, and ensure dishes and utensils are cleaned to a high standard.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, Employee of the Month rewards, a Blue Light Card, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of produce for meal time service, including cooking of breakfast items, vegetables, and sandwiches.
• Ensure kitchen areas and equipment are cleaned according to schedules and maintain organisation.
• Adhere to statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations.
• Store dry and perishable goods correctly and promptly after receipt and checking.
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials.
• Wash and clean crockery, cutlery, and drinking vessels using the main kitchen dishwasher.
• Clean pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers and store after cleaning.

Job description

About Our Home:

Nestled on historic grounds where the old hospital once stood, Acton Care Centre is more than just a care home—it’s a vibrant community where every resident finds their rhythm. With five specialized units, from those journeying through dementia to those cherishing their final moments, we ensure every individual feels seen, heard, and celebrated. Dive into a film in our cinema room, dance to the rhythm of life, or simply bask in the serenity of our landscaped gardens. At Acton, every corner whispers a story, and every day is a chance to write a new chapter. Welcome to your new home.

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.
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organised.
• To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident’s use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.
• To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

Benefits

• Salary £12.80 per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend