Kitchen Assistant

Randolph Hill Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An essential role available at a nursing home for a Kitchen Assistant. The position involves assisting the cook in meal preparation, maintaining hygienic conditions, and ensuring teamwork in a supportive environment. This role offers a chance to contribute positively to residents' dining experiences while ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly, all within regulated working hours for a better work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or working in a kitchen is preferable.
• Understanding of hygiene and safety regulations is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparation of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Support residents during mealtimes if needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene Awareness

Communication

Job description

** Please note this post offers fantastic working hours with no late night working allowing for a more positive work/life balance than elsewhere in the hospitality sector**

Hours are 30 hours per week .

Job Purpose

To assist the cook in preparation of food stuffs

To wash, sterilise and store crockery, cutlery and other equipment in the appropriate manner

To maintain hygienic working conditions in the kitchen and surrounding areas at all times and keep free of unnecessary clutter

To adhere to the kitchen cleaning schedule

To uphold residents’ participation strategy

To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request

To assist residents at mealtimes, if required

To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes

To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse

To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times

To keep all equipment and tools clean and in good working order and report any breakages

To be vigilant and report immediately any misuse of company property or stock

To read and observe all notices displayed in the work place

To become familiar with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, health and safety, annual leave, sick leave, fire regulations and drill

To wear a uniform as directed by the company

To wear protective clothing as necessary

To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by superiors to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the nursing home

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If the answer to the previous question is ‘No’; from time to time we offer sponsorship to nurses who are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and who have the correct documentation in place to come to the UK to work as a nurse. However we do NOT offer sponsorship to care assistants and would therefore ask that you do not apply if you are looking to work as a Care Assistant and require sponsorship.

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• Are you a member of the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council)? *
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• Do you have a current and clean driving license and access to a car? *
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