Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Care & Growth

HC-One; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home provider in the UK is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support their kitchen team. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving meals, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Applicants should have kitchen experience and an NVQ2 in Catering or a willingness to work towards it. This role emphasizes kindness and care for residents' well-being, with a commitment to supporting staff development and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing support

Award-winning learning and development

Online GP service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is desirable.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain hygiene standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A prominent care home provider in the UK is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support their kitchen team. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation, serving meals, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Applicants should have kitchen experience and an NVQ2 in Catering or a willingness to work towards it. This role emphasizes kindness and care for residents' well-being, with a commitment to supporting staff development and personal growth.