Kitchen / Catering Assistant

Cygnet Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Tandridge is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to work part-time at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and ensuring the kitchen is clean and hygienic. Ideal candidates should have catering experience, strong communication skills, and a professional demeanor. This position offers opportunities for career progression and support. Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment, ideally in a care setting.
• Polite and professional demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing balanced meals.
• Perform basic food preparation and cooking tasks.
• Ensure the kitchen is hygienic and clean.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for outstanding Kitchen Assistants who’s passionate about food and wants to make a difference.

You’ll be working part time 22 hours a week (hours will be discussed at interview) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the providing balanced, appetising meals
• Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks & other kitchen duties
• Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately
• Sort, store & distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering
• Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean & hygienic
• Handle, maintain & store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures
• Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

Requirements

• Passionate about catering, preferably with experience within a care setting
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and an active team member
• Polite & professional, with a positive attitude at all times
• An excellent communicator who can liaise with people at all levels
• Able to work on your own initiative & under supervision
• Diligent and take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness

Why Cygnet? What we offer

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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