Kitchen Assistant - Sidmouth

Blue Arrow; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant in Sidmouth, Devon to support the Chef with meal preparation and service for residents in a care home. The role emphasizes maintaining kitchen hygiene, meeting dietary requirements, and delivering quality meals.

The position requires DBS clearance (we can apply if not held) and a driver due to limited public transport access. The offered rate is £12.85 per hour for a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or cooking is preferred.
• DBS check required or willing to obtain one.
• Car driver required as not commutable by public transport.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Flexible to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen environment.
• Clean crockery, cutlery and food preparation equipment.
• Assist in preparation of meals for service.
• Prepare ingredients for service.

Skills

Catering/cooking experience

Food Safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Caring/compassionate nature

Job description

Kitchen Assistant -Sidmouth, Devon.

£12.85 per hour 40 hour week - (Monday to Sunday)

DBS Required. We can apply if not held.

Car driver required as not commutable via Public Transport.

My client is looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to assist with delivering quality meals to our residents in the care home. This is a perfect opportunity to gain some experience within the kitchen or perhaps the development of a new career in catering. You will be helping to ensure that our residents dietary requirements are met.

Responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant:

As a Kitchen Assistant; you will be taking an active role in supporting the Chef with the preparation and delivery of meals for residents.

As well as preparing fresh ingredients for various meals, you will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen area that adheres to both Health and Safety regulations and the exemplary standards of the home.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen environment
• Cleaning all crockery, cutlery and food preparation equipment
• Assist in preparation of meals for service
• Prepare food and ingredients for service

Desirable Skills and Experience of the Kitchen Assistant:

• A caring, and compassionate nature
• Catering/cooking experience
• Food Safety
• The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others
• Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility to work weekends

Benefits of the Kitchen Assistant:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and developmentWorkplace pension
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free on-site parking

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people