Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate Kitchen Assistants to join their team in Plymouth. This role is essential in ensuring that residents receive high-quality care through proper food preparation and hygiene practices. You will be part of a supportive family-run business that values diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and care, you will receive training and support to thrive in your role. If you are someone who values integrity and wants to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping

Flex Earn – Earned wage access

FREE face-to-face counselling

Employee of the month vouchers

Opportunities for training

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Wellbeing portal access

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas and equipment.
• Assist in food preparation and serving as needed.
• Support dietary needs and communicate with chefs.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication

Education

Health and Social Care Qualification

Job description

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Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Plymouth for our next amazing Kitchen Assistants!

Our teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately.
• Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients.
• Disposing of rubbish.
• Organising sufficient supply of laundry cloths.
• Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas.
• Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to.
• When required, assist in preparation and serving of all meals.
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately.
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required.
• Understand the specific diets identified as required by Service users and share any dietary concerns with the chef.
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart we don’t see ourselves as corporate, we believe results come through our nurtured people, and the quality of care we provide.

We are Inclusive!

We are Caring!

We have Integrity!

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -

• Seeing the possibilities to make positive difference.
• Valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity.
• Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams.
• Being responsible, sustainable, and innovative in our work.

If you do share our values and care, we want you!

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• £ voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to % discount across ’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £ annually, can be used at over big brands
• Wellbeing portal: FREE meditationseries FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events FREE mental health support programmes FREE workout plans FREE Live digital gym classes FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £ when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top Awards, now for the 4th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.