Kitchen Assistant (30 Hours)

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

Job summary

A local care home is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The role involves assisting with cooking, organizing kitchen areas, and ensuring health and safety regulations are met. With a salary of £12.30 per hour, the position also offers various employee incentives such as Employee of the Month awards and opportunities for professional development. Join a vibrant community focused on care and quality living for residents.

Benefits

Salary £12.30 per hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Ability to be organized and manage food preparation effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation including cooking and vegetable prep.
• Clean kitchen equipment and areas according to schedules.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper storage of food and cleaning materials.
• Clean all crockery and utensils used by residents.

Job description

About Our Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Peverel Green Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Peverel Green seamlessly blends personalised care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cosy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Peverel Green every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heartwarming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

What does the role involve?

• 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. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organised.
• 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.

Benefits

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