Kitchen Assistant - Newton Aycliffe

Gainford Care Homes Ltd.; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainford Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a dedicated catering professional to ensure the highest quality standards in food service. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining hygiene regulations, and overseeing the presentation and temperature of meals.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the chef, manage food orders, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while actively participating in training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of Health and Hygiene Regulations for service standards.
• Assist in food preparation and cooking, following dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of catering kitchen equipment according to regulations.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing and at the correct temperature.
• Order food/beverage supplies timely in consultation with the chef.
• Attend required training and educational sessions.
• Implement Fire, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out duties as a cook when necessary.

Job description

To provide a qualitative standard of catering that meets the needs of each service user within the budget available.

Responsibilities:

• To be aware of and ensure implementation of all Health and Hygiene Regulations relating to the provision of a service of the highest standards.
• To assist the chef in the preparation and cooking of food, and to follow the planned menu which reflects a balanced diet, and incorporates the special needs of individuals where a specific type of diet is required e.g. diabetic, fat free.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all catering/kitchen equipment and appliances is of a high standard as required by Environmental Health Regulation.
• To ensure that the presentation of food is appetizing at all times, and the temperature is correct.
• To assist with a systematic process of ordering food/beverage supplies and addresses the ordering/purchase of these with minimum delay and in consultation with the chef and home manager.
• To attend in service training and educational sessions as required.
• To ensure that the Fire, Health and Safety policies and procedures are known and implemented at all times both personally and other catering staff.
• To carry out all duties as cook when necessary

This job description may alter due to the changing needs of the service we are required to provide, and it is not an exhaustive list.