Kitchen Assistant

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Kitchen Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home

As the Kitchen Assistant your key duties include:

Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable) Good communication and listening skills The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively A positive, flexible approach to work Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service Willingness to undertake training and development

The successful Kitchen Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.45 per hour, with hours offered on a flexible, as-needed basis. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time) A strong pension scheme and life assurance Free DBS checks and uniforms Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

Reference ID: 7255

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV