Kitchen Assistant

We currently have an opportunity available for part time or full time Kitchen/Dinning Assistants to join our team - full time or part time

This role will see you supporting our cook with cleaning and stock management duties, learning to prepare tasty, nutritious meals that our residents will enjoy; you will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of each meal time preparing the dining room, assisting our residents with their meals and ensuring everything is clean and tidy. This position will include weekends, and additional cover for sickness and holidays when necessary.

What will you be doing?

Your mains responsibilities will be:

• To assist with the preparation and provision of a high standard catering service in the Home.
• Assist with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and assembling dishes.
• Carry out any general dining room duties i.e. laying, waiting at and clearing tables involving and encouraging service users if they wish to.
• Transport of meals to dining room and other eating locations as required.
• Washing-up of all items used in the kitchen area and maintaining cooking and storage areas in a clean and tidy state in line with cleaning schedules.
• Simple preparation of food as required by the Cook and needs of the service users.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out rubbish
• Follow the HACCAP’s processes
• Follow nutritional and hydration care plans
• Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring stock levels
• Assist with meal preparation for events service as needed
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Adhere to food safety and guidelines at all times

What experience do you need?

Due to our strong training team, you do not need to have previous experience. All we ask for is someone who is compassionate, has a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Above all, you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents have received the best service possible.

There are career development opportunities, with a range of courses that will see you grow and succeed, including the opportunity to enroll on an Apprenticeship. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Where you will be working

You will be working at Lilbourne Court Nursing Home.

The role will be accountable to the Home Manager reporting through the Homes Cook as appropriate

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 state that workers, except those who are medically exempt, will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by 11 November 2021 to be able to work in care homes.

What benefits you will get:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
• Enhanced rates of pay for overtime
• Paid breaks
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Free parking
• Induction training & refresher training
• Workplace pension contribution
• Free uniform
• Employee referral program - Bonus

Employee Wellbeing:

• Health Assure Employee Program
• Career development and training, apprentice enrollment
• Employee referral program - Bonus
• Mental health first aiders

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. If the role involves regulated activity with children or adults at risk, your employment will be subject to an Enhanced level DBS check prior to commencement date

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, and we are unable to offer roles to applicants who are in sponsored employment elsewhere.

Qualifications:\

• Previous experience in a kitchen or culinary environment is preferred but not required\
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation methods\
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously\
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills\
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities\
• Knowledge of food safety practices and guidelines is a plus\
• Culinary or relevant training is a bonus