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Kingsley Healthcare; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily cooking and catering activities. You will ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations while maintaining immaculate kitchen cleanliness and washing crockery and utensils when required.

The role emphasizes strong teamwork, reliable communication, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities to learn and develop in a caring environment that serves residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all food preparation and catering complies with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and wash crockery and utensils as required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Willingness to learn

Work under pressure

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will ensure that all food preparation and catering is in accordance with Health and Safety, and Food Standard regulations. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required.

Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef

Skills and attributes

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.


• A good understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.


• Good communication skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.


• A hardworking and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.


• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.