Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Team Support

Cinnamon; Stourbridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

The Gables in Hagley, near Stourbridge, part of Cinnamon, is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to join the Catering team. You will support food preparation, dishwashing and kitchen cleanliness, working a 40-hour week with some weekend shifts and opportunities for training and qualification.

We offer a competitive hourly rate (£12.71) and company benefits as part of a welcoming team at a top UK care home group. Previous catering experience is valued but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Job description

The Gables in Hagley, near Stourbridge, part of Cinnamon, is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to join the Catering team. You will support food preparation, dishwashing and kitchen cleanliness, working a 40-hour week with some weekend shifts and opportunities for training and qualification.

We offer a competitive hourly rate (£12.71) and company benefits as part of a welcoming team at a top UK care home group. Previous catering experience is valued but training is provided.