Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamberley Care Management Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their luxury care home, Alston House. The role involves supporting meal preparation and ensuring food hygiene standards while providing first-class service to residents. Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of older people.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to high street discounts via HapiApp

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Chefs in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Ensuring all food meets Food Hygiene Standards.
• Maintaining accurate records for food hygiene requirements.

Skills

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Empathy

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care home's kitchen.

Joining us at Alston House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensuring all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and that safe methods of work are always used
• Managing all stocks and stores, ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintaining accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements, such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times.