Kitchen Assistant Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as a Kitchen Assistant. This role involves supporting the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high-quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents.
Main Responsibilities:
* Understand the principles of safe food handling, ensuring all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen are to the highest standards of hygiene.
* Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly.
* Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
* Act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
Requirements:
* Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
* Have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
* Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload.
* Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
* Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents.
About this Role:
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Package Benefits:
* A DBS Disclosure check will be required.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will also be required.