Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced Care Kitchen with Training

Runwood Homes; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS check and uniform

Funding towards NVQs

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in our care home. You will help Chefs, keep the kitchen clean, and perform general tasks to ensure smooth operation during meals.

You must be passionate about food, with strong communication and teamwork, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen. Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to enhance your skills and ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Commitment to food safety and cleanliness in a care home kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs with daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
• Follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines and company policies.
• Support catering for events (e.g., summer fayres) at the home.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety awareness

Job description

Runwood Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in our care home. You will help Chefs, keep the kitchen clean, and perform general tasks to ensure smooth operation during meals.

You must be passionate about food, with strong communication and teamwork, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen. Ongoing training and development opportunities are available to enhance your skills and ensure a safe work environment.