Kitchen Assistant - Full Time Days

PrimeLife Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.96–£13.32 per hour

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Blue Light Card savings

Regular set shift patterns

Job summary

PrimeLife Ltd in Solihull is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support residents with age-related conditions, physical disabilities and dementia. You will prepare meals, keep the kitchen hygienic and ensure a dignified dining experience.

The role offers regular shifts, Fully funded DBS, Holiday Pay, Refer a Friend scheme and Blue Light Card savings. Prior cooking experience is helpful; training is provided to meet food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and respect for residents.
• Experience as cook or food service helpful, Prime Life supports training.
• Qualifications in Food Hygiene and/or Catering are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Undertake quality checks on food prepared and stored.
• Assist with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience.
• Maintain stock records in line with policy and food safety regulations.
• Order stock and maintain accurate records.
• Keep kitchen hygienic and assist with deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Food hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

This role will be based at Tanworth Court, in the heart of Solihull. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 60 residents, living with a range of age-related conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions, and as such require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, some of our residents live with Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant:

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
• Access to Blue Light Card savings - The UK’s number one discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces

Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Kitchen Assistant:

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Kitchen Assistant