Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Akari Care seeks a Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about caring for the elderly and wants to contribute to a long-term career in our award-winning homes. The role involves working with the Cook and the wider catering team to ensure the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes, including creating menus, plating up, and arranging trollies. You will support residents with a personalised service, mindful of individual religious and cultural backgrounds when considering meal choices.

Main duties

In collaboration with the Cook and catering team, you will:

• Ensure the smooth, efficient running of kitchen processes
• Create menus and plate meals
• Arrange trollies and assist with mealtimes to provide high-quality support and care
• Be mindful of residents' religious and cultural backgrounds and adapt meals accordingly
• Act as a critical link between the kitchen and serving areas to support residents and ensure mealtimes are enjoyable
• Demonstrate personal excellence, community spirit, and a caring, compassionate nature to support vulnerable adults

About us

Akari Care is a company focused on caring for the elderly and delivering personalised care in its award-winning homes. The organisation emphasizes values to be embraced by all colleagues and supports staff development, training, and a positive work environment.

What is in it for you

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

What we require from you

• Experience of working within a similar environment
• Kitchen and food preparation experience
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A caring nature and a personal approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Ability to work well under pressure without negatively impacting those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect for others and treating colleagues and residents as you would wish to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous convictions.