Kitchen Assistant

Nazareth; Plymouth Village (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS/PVG paid

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

National Living Wage (18-25)

Job summary

Nazareth is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in our care home to support the catering team with food preparation and cleaning tasks. You will prepare meals and ensure trays meet standard before serving, while contributing to a clean, tidy kitchen environment.

The role requires good teamwork, reliability, and effective time management. Training will be provided, and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable; DBS/PVG disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Willing to undertake Level 2 Food Hygiene training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals.
• Prepare residents’ meal trolleys and trays to specified standard.
• Participate in general kitchen duties as required.
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Catering team at our care home as a Kitchen Assistant. The main responsibility of the role is to provide general food preparation and cleaning service for the kitchen.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and serving food
• To prepare residents meal trolleys and trays to the correct and specified standard prior to serving meals
• Participate in general kitchen duties as required
• To ensure high standard of hygiene and cleanliness are adhered to and maintained at all times within the kitchen

All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure

About You

The ideal person for this role would have previous kitchen experience but this is not desirable and full training will be provided. As a Kitchen Assistant, it is essential you have good communication skills and can work well within a team and individually. The role would suit someone who has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a flexible approach and is energetic and hard working. It is also important that you have good time management, great record keeping and organisational skills.

A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, or you will be willing to undertake the relevant training to gain this qualification.

Working for Us

We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return,you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• We will pay for your DBS / PVG disclosure certificate
• Induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Access to Blue Light Card -discount service providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
• Aged 18-25 - we pay at least National Living Wage rate