Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hamberley Care Management as a Kitchen Assistant in Bedford, where you will support chefs in delivering high-quality meals and maintain kitchen hygiene. This role offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and a chance to be part of a dedicated team in a luxurious care environment.

Benefits

Above-market rate pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Workplace pension

Comprehensive development opportunities

Opportunities for career progression

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Understanding of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in planning and providing nutritious meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Manage stocks and ensure proper labeling and rotation.

Skills

Food Hygiene Standards

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is transforming elderly care through our luxury homes across the UK. As a fast-growing and innovative provider, we are opening three new homes in 2023. Recognized for our exceptional approach, we were named Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.

At Hamberley, we believe our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve this goal.

We offer our colleagues:

• Generous, above-market rate pay for our Kitchen Staff
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Workplace pension
• Comprehensive development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP 750 per referral (T&Cs apply)

Could you be part of our team?

Supporting the Chefs in planning and providing high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' dietary needs. Responsible for daily cleaning tasks and maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness.

Primary responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant:

• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and safe work practices are followed, adhering to relevant legislation such as the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Maintain and operate kitchen equipment and facilities to the standards required by statutory bodies, reporting any defects.
• Attend and participate in training, ensuring safe methods of work and prohibiting unauthorized operation of machinery.
• Manage stocks and stores, ensuring proper labeling and stock rotation, and keep accurate records like fridge temperature checks.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents and their relatives at all times.
• Adhere to the kitchen cleaning rota, including washing up and storing equipment to required standards.

Join us at Bedford's most stunning care home

Elstow Manor is a luxurious care home in Wixams, Bedfordshire, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care in beautiful locations. Residents enjoy spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, shared spaces, landscaped gardens, a deluxe cinema, and on-site spa services, all designed with the comfort of a 5-star hotel.

Hamberley People

We value our residents and colleagues. At Hamberley, we believe in the importance of our work and continuous growth. Our team is creative, empowered, and dedicated to making ideas happen. Join us and be part of something special!