Relief Kitchen Assistant: Nourish & Support Residents

MHA; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,818,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank

Pension scheme

DBS checks provided

Confidential counselling

Family-friendly policies

Training and development

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Aigburth, Leicester to support the Cook in preparing, serving and tidying away meals for residents, while upholding food safety standards and resident wellbeing.

You will join a caring team in a on-site role, bringing a basic food hygiene certificate and a flexible, positive attitude to work. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development within the service.

Qualifications

• You will bring a basic food hygiene certification (essential).
• Experience with basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are important.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support 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 food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Food preparation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) based at Aigburth, Leicester to support the Cook in preparing, serving and tidying away meals for residents, while upholding food safety standards and resident wellbeing.

You will join a caring team in a on-site role, bringing a basic food hygiene certificate and a flexible, positive attitude to work. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development within the service.