Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals, 4-Day Week & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays 8

Birthday day off

Health and wellbeing day

Training and development

Career progression support

STAR awards

Generous pension

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Job summary

Suffolk Lodge is a residential home run by Optalis that supports residents living with dementia. We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help the Chef prepare nutritious meals and maintain high kitchen standards.

This 44-hour cover role runs 7am to 7pm across four days a week on a two-week rota with alternate weekend shifts. A City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering and Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to gain them, plus an enhanced DBS check, are required.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering, or willingness to gain it.
• Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to gain it.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef to prepare nutritious meals for the people supported
• Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
• Assist with basic food preparation
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas
• Wash dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils
• Store food deliveries safely and correctly
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Interact warmly and respectfully with the people supported
• Cover shifts from 7am to 7pm, four days a week, on a two-week rota including alternate weekends

Education

City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Suffolk Lodge is a residential home run by Optalis that supports residents living with dementia. We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help the Chef prepare nutritious meals and maintain high kitchen standards.

This 44-hour cover role runs 7am to 7pm across four days a week on a two-week rota with alternate weekend shifts. A City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering and Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to gain them, plus an enhanced DBS check, are required.