Kitchen Assistant: Food Prep & Cleanliness Champion

Prestwick Care Group; Alnwick; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Alnwick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team in delivering high-standard meals and maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness.

In this role you will assist the Head Chef with ingredient preparation, keep serveries stocked, and ensure safe food handling and hygiene practices.

We offer full training, an employee discount card, and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within our care home.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and assist with basic food preparation.
• Ensure serveries are stocked and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all kitchen equipment used by cooks and keep trolleys clean.
• Maintain high kitchen cleanliness and promptly clean spillages.
• Keep work surfaces clean and assist with basic food hygiene tasks.
• Attend training sessions and comply with Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents' information and respect privacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

DBS check

Health and safety knowledge

Flexibility in rota

Hygiene and cleanliness

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in Alnwick is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team in delivering high-standard meals and maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness.

In this role you will assist the Head Chef with ingredient preparation, keep serveries stocked, and ensure safe food handling and hygiene practices.

We offer full training, an employee discount card, and a supportive environment with opportunities to grow within our care home.