Kitchen Assistant - BANK

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5%

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

Flexible working patterns

Training and development

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant in a care home to support residents and the wider catering team, focusing on menu preparation, plating, and linking the kitchen with serving areas.

You will respect residents' religious and cultural meal preferences and work with the Cook to provide a warm, personal service. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Works well under pressure without affecting those around them.
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen processes running smoothly and efficiently.
• Create menus and plate up meals.
• Arrange meal trolleys and link the kitchen with serving areas.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Works well under pressure

Resilient and adaptable to residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

This is a bank Kitchen Assistant post in a care home run by Akari Care, supporting older residents alongside the Cook and wider catering team. The work centres on keeping kitchen processes running smoothly, from menu preparation and plating to arranging trolleys and linking the kitchen with serving areas. The post calls for attention to residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when meals are chosen, with mealtimes a key focus. Candidates need prior kitchen and food preparation experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

What the job involves

• Keep kitchen processes running smoothly and efficiently
• Create menus
• Plate up meals
• Arrange meal trolleys
• Link the kitchen with serving areas and support residents at mealtimes
• Take account of residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when choosing meals
• Give each resident a personalised service so they feel supported
• Work in collaboration with the Cook and wider catering team

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience

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

Skills & knowledge

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Works well under pressure without affecting those around them
• Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents

Other

• Caring nature that gives each person a personal approach
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Respectful towards others
• Kind, caring and compassionate nature in line with Akari Care's values

What’s offered

• Pension contribution of 5%
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
• Uniform provided
• DBS check costs paid
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• Recognition and referral schemes