Relief Kitchen Assistant — Nourish Residents’ Meals

MHA; Rushden; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Strong pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Confidential counselling

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Full induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the catering team at Rushden Park care home in Rushden. You will support the Cook to prepare nutritious, well-presented meals and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen.

In this role you will follow food safety standards, COSHH and health and safety requirements, assist with laundry for kitchen linen and ensure adequate supplies are available.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Previous experience of basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are required.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy per cleaning schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexible approach

Sensitivity to residents’ needs

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to join the catering team at Rushden Park care home in Rushden. You will support the Cook to prepare nutritious, well-presented meals and help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen.

In this role you will follow food safety standards, COSHH and health and safety requirements, assist with laundry for kitchen linen and ensure adequate supplies are available.