Kitchen Assistant Part Time - 27 hours a week

Prime Life; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Kitchen Assistant in a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents with various needs. This role offers a great work-life balance with set shift patterns and a chance to grow within the organization. You'll prepare meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met. With a range of benefits including competitive pay, a comprehensive holiday scheme, and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in their community. Apply today to start your rewarding journey!

Benefits

Hourly pay rates

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals and snacks according to dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks in line with residents’ dietary needs.
• Conduct quality checks on food and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist with food service for a dignified dining experience.

Skills

Caring nature

Cooking skills

Food Hygiene knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

This role will be based at Tanworth Court, in the heart of Solihull. The home has been specially designed to cater to the needs of 60 residents, who live with a range of age-related conditions, physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and some with Dementia. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant:

This role offers a great work-life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80, dependent on qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with support from our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards your commitment to care
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful candidate
• Access to Blue Light Card savings - discounts for emergency services, NHS, social care sector, and armed forces

Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include:

• Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages in line with residents’ dietary requirements
• Conducting quality checks on food prepared and stored
• Assisting with food service to ensure a dignified dining experience for residents
• Maintaining stock records according to company policies and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Keeping the kitchen hygienic and tidy, supporting deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Kitchen Assistant:

To succeed in this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a positive impact on our residents. You should be an experienced cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though training can be provided if necessary.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to become our Kitchen Assistant, please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll be in touch!