Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Renaissance Care Limited; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus

Learning & Development

Uniform & PPE

Career progression

Training

Blue Light Card

Concert for Carers

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Renaissance Care Limited in Dundee is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join our caring team at Benvie Care Home on bank shifts. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, working closely with the kitchen team to meet residents' dietary needs.

You should have good communication, be a team player, and ideally hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. COSHH and HACCP knowledge is beneficial, and you will help maintain cleanliness and a welcoming dining environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and being a team player.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate and knowledge of kitchen equipment, COSHH and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining areas to support meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment in accordance with protocols.
• Engage with residents to provide a hospitality-style dining experience.
• Help develop seasonal menus that promote choice and independence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

COSHH/HACCP knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, creative and caring individual to work within our talented catering team. If you are looking to begin, or continue, your career in health and social care then join us in making a positive difference to the lives of our residents.

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant (or someone with a background in hospitality) to join our team in Benvie Care Home for Bank Shifts.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you are an essential member of our catering team, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen and enhancing the dining experience for our residents. You will assist in the preparation, and serving of nutritious and healthy meals, working closely with the kitchen team to cater to the preferences and dietary needs of our residents, including those with special dietary requirements.

Your responsibilities will include setting up and clearing dining areas, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene in all kitchen, serving, and dining areas. You'll help keep the kitchen and equipment clean and ensure all safety and hygiene protocols are strictly followed. Additionally, you will engage with residents to build meaningful connections, supporting a hospitality-style approach to catering and helping to develop seasonal menus that promote choice and independence as core elements of their dining experience.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team. You will have a good eye for detail and ideally, you will have experience in a similar environment and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. You will have knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment as well as COSHH and HACCP regulations.

Benefits

• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme
• Free learning and development
• Free uniform & PPE
• Opportunities for progression
• Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card
• Concert for Carers Membership
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional help and advice to support your wellbeing, physical and mental health inside and outside the workplace.