Kitchen / Catering Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Pension contribution 5%

Recognition schemes

Fully funded training and development

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the daily running of a busy care home kitchen. You will collaborate with the Cook and catering team to plan menus, plate meals, and ensure residents receive personal, high-quality care.

The role emphasizes flexibility, empathy, and the ability to adapt to changing needs, while maintaining a warm, engaging approach with residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar environment.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would like to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of kitchen processes in collaboration with the Cook and catering team.
• Create menus, plate up, and arrange trollies.
• Ensure each resident feels directly supported with the highest quality of care and personalised service.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Basic Food Hygiene

Caring nature

Flexible

Job description

Please note this is a 14hr over 2days contract If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be, If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service. As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organization. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service. As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes ran smoothly and were an enjoyable experience at Akari Care where all our residents individual needs are catered for. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature we will offer you a career developing your knowledge skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

• Please note this is a 14hr over 2days contract
• Experience of working within similar environment
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents., Experience of working within similar environment; Kitchen and food preparation experience required; Basic Food Hygiene Certificate; A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach; Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Akari Care is a compassionate and award-winning provider of care homes focused on creating an environment where residents are valued and respected. The organisation is committed to providing personalised care, and it is crucial for any new colleague to embrace and promote these values. Akari Care offers opportunities for career development and seeks individuals who match their values, possess a caring nature, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. With recognition schemes, pension contributions, training, and development plans, Akari Care supports its staff in developing their skills while supporting vulnerable adults. A collaborative and engaging community environment is also prioritized.
• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included