Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Newmarket is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain cleaning standards. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing meals, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and complying with health regulations. A focus on teamwork and adherence to safety protocols is essential. This role offers competitive pay at £12.30 per hour along with additional recognition programs such as Employee of the Month and long-term service awards.

Benefits

£12.30 Per Hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or care home environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the kitchen is beneficial.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and areas are cleaned according to schedules.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations.

Skills

Cooking skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Cleaning standards compliance

Job description

About Our Home:

Kingfisher House Care Home is a warm and welcoming nursing home offering a spacious and comfortable environment and 24-hour care and support for older adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules.
• To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident’s use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.
• To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.
• Carry out any other

What we can offer you:

• £12.30 Per Hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend