Beech Tree House: Kitchen Assistant Prestwick Care

Posted 2 hours 11 minutes ago by Prestwickcare

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Ayrshire, Prestwick, United Kingdom, KA9 1
Job Description
Full job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time

Location: Beech Tree House

Kitchen Assistant

Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

About the Role

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. In this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.

What We Offer
  • Full training package.
  • Employee Assistance programme.
  • Employee discount card for our leisure sites.
Key Responsibilities
  • Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
  • Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
  • Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
  • Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
  • Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillage's being cleaned up immediately.
  • Keeping all work surfaces clean.
  • Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
  • Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Good, friendly communication skills.
  • Able to work within a close team.
  • Satisfactory DBS check.
  • Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
  • Flexible in approach to working rota.
  • Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person