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