Relief Kitchen Assistant: Caring Food Prep & Service

MHA; Shefford; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension scheme

DBS checks provided

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA Oak Manor in Shefford is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team in preparing, serving and cleaning up meals for residents, while following food safety standards and the home’s values of care and respect. You will work with the Cook and colleagues to deliver nourishing meals and maintain a clean, welcoming kitchen.

Basic food hygiene knowledge and good communication are desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Experience with basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and priorities tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy in line with schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Food service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA Oak Manor in Shefford is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the catering team in preparing, serving and cleaning up meals for residents, while following food safety standards and the home’s values of care and respect. You will work with the Cook and colleagues to deliver nourishing meals and maintain a clean, welcoming kitchen.

Basic food hygiene knowledge and good communication are desirable.