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Kingsley Healthcare; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our care home kitchens. You will ensure that all food preparation and catering comply with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations, and help maintain immaculate kitchen hygiene.

You will work as part of a friendly team, assist with cleaning schedules, wash crockery and utensils when required, and thrive under pressure to meet deadlines. This role offers training and development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• You must have or be willing to learn good food hygiene and safety practices.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and catering comply with Health and Safety and Food Standards regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleaning schedules and keep areas immaculate.
• Wash up crockery and utensils when required.
• Support kitchen operations under the guidance of Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Chef.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Work under pressure

Willingness to learn

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.