Kitchen Assistant

Hatzfeld Care Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals for residents under the guidance of the Head Chef. The role includes managing stock control, adhering to health and safety requirements, and maintaining overall cleanliness in the kitchen. The position offers £12.50 per hour for 12 hours per week with various benefits including meals provided and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles

Life insurance

Company pension

Meals provided

Free counselling service

On-site car park

Monthly staff bonuses

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a kitchen environment.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
• Understanding of dietary requirements and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation under the Head Chef's guidance.
• Manage stock control and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Health and safety knowledge

Stock control experience

Hygiene awareness

Job description

SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE OFFERED

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high‑quality residential and day care through our specialised mental health, dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high‑quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

Birkdale Court specialises in dementia care.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare meals for all residents within the care home, under the guidance of the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head Chef, assist in identifying items to be ordered from specified suppliers to ensure enough levels of supplies for the catering operation, using the service's procedures
• Operate an efficient stock control system
• Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers' instructions and training
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately; if any machine is felt to be dangerous/faultyจังหวัด, withdraw it from service immediately
• Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef
• Support the delivery and serving of food, if required
• Understand the specific diets identified as required by service users, and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef
• Be responsible for understanding health.t and safety requirements, infection control and allergens
• Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times
• Any incidents or accidents must be reported to the cook, and appropriately recorded and actioned
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

Requirements

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
• Be responsible for understanding the health and safety requirements of the role
• Understand and follow any relevant risk assessments

Benefits

• Mileage paid over 5 miles
• Life insurance
• Company pension in place
• Meals provided
• 24/7 free counselling service
• On‑site car park
• Monthly staff bonuses
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.50 per hour. 12 hours per week – week 1 and 3 will be 10 am–2 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Week 2 and 4 will be 10  याद–2 pm Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.