Kitchen Assistant

Location: On site / Huntingdon PE29 1XL, UK. Job type: Permanent / Full-time. Sector: Hospitality Chefs. Hourly salary: £13.45.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon. You will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and outstanding meal experiences for the residents.

Job Details

• 40 hours a week available.
• Flexible start time; must work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients.
• Work to scheduled meal plans, paying attention to individual dietary requirements.
• Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene.
• Work in a fast paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience.
• Respect the choice and preferences of the people we care for.
• Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
• Understand Health & Safety, particularly Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and handling, and cross infection guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large numbers.
• Passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food.
• NVQ Level 2 OR qualified by experience in catering and hospitality.
• 2 years' experience in a catering environment.
• 12 months experience managing a kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful interactions.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Free on site parking.
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: £500 for each person you refer.
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
• Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme (where required).
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution.
• Team appreciation week.

Terms and Conditions apply.