Kitchen Assistant

Posted 16 days 9 hours ago by Agincare Weymouth

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dorset, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH191
Job Description
Job Overview

We are on the lookout for a reliable, passionate and organised individual to join our team as a kitchen assistant.

Are you looking to further your career and fancy obtaining a new rewarding role within the health & social care sector? Then come and join the Agincare family as a kitchen assistant today!

Working Location

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Benefits
  • £12.72 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay
Requirements
  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Previous experience in a kitchen setting is essential.
  • 35 hours per week
  • Prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH
  • Self motivated and enthusiastic with empathy towards others
Responsibilities
  • Support the chef to create healthy and balanced meals and snacks, ensuring a good understanding of various dietary requirements and allergens
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen area, with good levels of hygiene in line with COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols
  • Work as a team player, but also be able to work alone when needed, effectively managing your time
  • Offer support, communication, and engagement to the residents
A Day in the Life of a Kitchen Assistant

Support the chef to create healthy/balanced meals and snacks, and ensuring a good understanding of various dietary requirements and allergens.

Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen area, with good levels of hygiene particularly in line with COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols.

Work as a team player, but have the ability to lone work when needed, effectively managing your time.

Offer support, communication and engagement to the residents.

About You

You don't have to have worked in care before; a previous role in a different catering environment is great for someone willing to learn. We'd like you to have some prior knowledge of food safety and COSHH. You will be a caring, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is able to show empathy to the needs of others.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

Other Information

Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.