Kitchen Assistant (Care Home)

Restful Homes; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Stafford is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment. The role involves assisting in food preparation in line with hygiene regulations and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and have at least 1 year of experience in a kitchen setting. This full-time, permanent position offers a chance to work within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience preferred.
• Understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving of meals based on resident needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of work surfaces, equipment, and floors.
• Organize and clean store rooms and ensure hygiene compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We do not offer sponsorships at the moment and you must also be residing within the UK to be considered for this role.

JOB SUMMARY

Staffordshire Specialist Care Centre is in search for a new Kitchen Assistant to assist in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals in support of the catering function, to ensure a high quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assists in the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-balance, attractive meals in accordance with resident’s individual needs
• Handles and stores food in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations
• Uses cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH Regulations
• Cleans all work surfaces, equipment, fridges, ovens and floors and stores items correctly
• Ensures store rooms are well organised and clean
• Washes crockery and cutlery or stacks dishwasher and ensures items are clean and dry before putting them away
• To assist to put away any supplies delivered to the Home promptly
• To assist with the ordering of supplies if requested to do so

GENERAL

• To have the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• To have good communication skills
• To attend training as and when necessary

These duties are not exhaustive. Job holders may be asked to undertake other responsibilities, within their spheres of responsibility and competence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering
• Food Hygiene Regulations
• Operations of Kitchen Equipment
• COSHH / Health and Safety

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person