Belle Vue Sunderland: Kitchen Assistant Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Sunderland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join its team. The successful candidate will support the culinary team by preparing ingredients and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should possess good communication skills and must have a satisfactory DBS check. Join us in providing high standards of food service in a caring environment. This role offers a supportive workplace and a commitment to staff training.

Benefits

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for leisure sites

Qualifications

• Satisfactory DBS check required.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Stock and clean serveries.
• Clean dirty crockery and equipment.
• Attend training sessions as required.

Skills

Good, friendly communication skills

Able to work within a close team

Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation

Impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness

Job description

Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Belle Vue Sunderland. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Contract Type:30 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Belle Vue Sunderland. In this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.

What We Offer

• Full training package.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
• Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillage’s being cleaned up immediately.
• Keeping all work surfaces clean.
• Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
• Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.

Required Skills & Experience

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.