Caring Kitchen Assistant for Residents Meals

Welfordhc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider located in Southampton is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help deliver quality meals for residents. This role requires assisting the Chef with meal preparation, maintaining hygiene in the kitchen, and preparing fresh ingredients. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and good interpersonal skills, though experience in catering is desirable. This position offers ongoing training and development, along with other benefits such as free DBS checks and uniforms.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Free DBS

Free Uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A caring and compassionate nature essential for supporting residents.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a health care setting is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef with meal preparation and service.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist in preparing fresh ingredients for meals.

Skills

Catering/cooking experience

Food Safety

Good written/verbal communication

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

A care home provider located in Southampton is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant to help deliver quality meals for residents. This role requires assisting the Chef with meal preparation, maintaining hygiene in the kitchen, and preparing fresh ingredients. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and good interpersonal skills, though experience in catering is desirable. This position offers ongoing training and development, along with other benefits such as free DBS checks and uniforms.