Kitchen Assistant - bank

Prime Life; Little Bowden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend up to £250

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prime Life in Market Harborough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and support residents with a dignified dining experience. The role involves following dietary requirements, quality checks and stock management in a compassionate care environment.

Ideal candidates have a caring nature; Food Hygiene or Catering qualification is preferred but training will be provided. DBS clearance is funded, with opportunities for progression and benefits across the care village.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Experience as a Cook; Food Hygiene or Catering qualification preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records in line with policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy kitchen, including deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Food Hygiene

Catering

Education

Food Hygiene/Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Thisrole will be based at Peaker Park Care Village, in the heart of Market Harborough. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater tothe everyneed of 137 residents, living with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £13.61to £13.92per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
• Access to Blue Light card

Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Kitchen Assistant:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.