Kitchen Assistant - Assistant Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 5%

DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training & development

Career development

Referral schemes

Job summary

Akari Care is recruiting a kitchen and catering assistant for one of its care homes for older people. You will work alongside the Cook and the wider catering team to keep kitchen processes running smoothly, from menus and plating to arranging trolleys for service.

Mealtime choices should reflect residents’ religious and cultural backgrounds, making meals personal and enjoyable. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certification required.
• Experience in a similar care environment preferred.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes.
• Create menus.
• Plate up meals.
• Arrange trolleys for service.
• Act as the link between the kitchen and serving areas.
• Support residents at mealtimes so each feels directly supported.
• Consider individual religious and cultural backgrounds when choosing meals.
• Provide a personalised service to each resident.
• Make mealtimes smooth and enjoyable with needs catered for.
• Work in collaboration with the Cook and wider catering team.
• Embrace and promote Akari Care values.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexible

Works under pressure

Warm & approachable

Respect for residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care is recruiting an extra kitchen and catering assistant for one of its care homes for older people, working alongside the Cook and the wider catering team. The post centres on keeping kitchen processes running smoothly, from menus and plating to arranging trolleys, while acting as the link between the kitchen and serving areas. Meal choices must reflect each resident's religious and cultural background, and mealtimes should feel personal and enjoyable. Kitchen 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 trolleys for service
• Act as the link between the kitchen and serving areas
• Support residents at mealtimes so that each feels directly supported and looked after
• Take account of individual religious and cultural backgrounds when meal choices are made
• Provide a personalised service to each resident
• Make mealtimes smooth and enjoyable, with individual needs catered for
• Carry out the practical kitchen duties expected in a busy care home kitchen
• Work in collaboration with the Cook and the wider catering team
• Embrace and promote the Akari Care values

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• A caring nature, giving everyone a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Works well under pressure without negative impact on others
• Warm, approachable and engaging mannerTreats everyone with respect
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave, based on full-time hours, including bank holidays
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development, with support for personal development plans
• Opportunity to gain experience and develop personally and professionally