Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and support residents with special dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature and experience in food preparation. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, fully funded DBS, and opportunities for progression. Join us to make a difference every day!

Benefits

Competetive hourly rates

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and catering environments.
• Willingness to learn and obtain necessary qualifications.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks as per dietary requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on prepared food.
• Assist in serving food to residents.
• Manage kitchen stock records according to policy.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Caring nature

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Overview

Make a difference every day and give back to your community! This role will be based at Phoenix Park Care Village, in the heart of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. The Care Village has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 146 residents, across three buildings on the site. Typically our residents at Phoenix Park live with a range of age related health conditions, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia and may also require one to one personal support to maintain their daily independence. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits

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 £12.45 to £12.80 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!

Responsibilities

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

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 please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!