Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Dining

Avery Healthcare Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Derby. The role focuses on food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and delivering high-quality service to residents. The ideal candidate should possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have the ability to work efficiently in a team. A caring and supportive attitude towards residents is essential. This is a permanent position with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments is required.
• Efficient worker capable of high physical effort and managing a demanding workload.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude towards team working.
• Exhibit a caring attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
• Contribute to teamwork by responding positively to colleagues.
• Advise on supply and quality of items used for tasks.
• Act respectfully towards residents and their visitors.

Skills

High standards of personal hygiene

Understanding of safe food handling

Health and Safety knowledge

Teamworking skills

Caring attitude towards residents

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Derby. The role focuses on food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and delivering high-quality service to residents. The ideal candidate should possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and have the ability to work efficiently in a team. A caring and supportive attitude towards residents is essential. This is a permanent position with opportunities for personal and professional development.