Care Kitchen Assistant Cook Plate and Support Residents

TLC Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Greater London is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting the Chef Manager. Candidates should have kitchen experience, good communication skills, and a desire to work in a care environment. The position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and employee benefits including free meals and gym discounts.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Pension Scheme

Excellent working environment

Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression

Free Uniform

Free meals

Discounts at 2000 high street retailers

Discounted gym membership

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Genuine interest in working within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• Assist in preparing vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager.
• Prepare food trolleys for the meals.
• Provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• Assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferable

Job description

A care home provider in Greater London is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting the Chef Manager. Candidates should have kitchen experience, good communication skills, and a desire to work in a care environment. The position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and employee benefits including free meals and gym discounts.