Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Fairmile Grange Care Home
GB - Christchurch - Dorset, , BH23 2UG, South West
December 20, 2024
Catering

Job Title:
Kitchen Assistant Location:
Christchurch, BH23 2UG Salary:
£12 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays.
Job type:
Full Time, (Part time available too) Permanent role.
Join our Fairmile Grange Home, where meals play a key role in our residents' and employee's daily lives.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be the secret ingredient to creating nutritious and tasty dishes.
Looking for flexibility, we have it We offer part-time and full-time opportunities to help you lead a balanced life.
Not only that but we also offer career progression opportunities thanks to our Encore Care Academy with our amazing L&D team.
The role:
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work under the direction of the Head Chef, to assist in the preparation and serving of meals, snacks and drinks and to contribute towards the maintenance of clean, safe and hygienic practices within the kitchen area and throughout the home.
Main duties and responsibilities of Kitchen Assistant:
Assist the Head Chef and Assistant Chef in the preparation of meals, snacks and drinks.
Be involved in the process of delivering meals, snacks and drinks to the residents either in the dining room, lounge, resident's bedroom or wherever individual residents choose to eat and drink.
Lay and clear tables in the dining room under the direction of the Head Chef, Assistant Chef or Care Home Manager.
Receive, check in and store all food and other supplies delivered to the home following laid down procedures.
Adhere to standard operating procedures when using all equipment and machinery in the kitchen area.
Keep equipment and machinery clean and in good working order under the direction of the Head Chef.
Work at all times in accordance with Food Safety and Hygiene legislations.
Clean all kitchen utensils, cutlery and crockery under the supervision of the Head Chef.
Report to the Head Chef if you become aware of any shortages of utensils, cutlery, crockery, linen or any items used in the kitchen area.
Contribute to good working relations amongst all team members at the home.
Other Responsibilities:
To ensure that COSHH regulations are complied with.
To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required for the better performance of your duties.
Wear the correct uniform and protective clothing as required and instructed.
Report any operational problems to the Head Chef immediately when you become aware of them.
Promote the good name of the home both internally and externally.
To perform other related duties not specifically set out in this job description which may from time to time be assigned by the Care Home Manager.
Benefits:
Salary from £12.00 per hour.
Free meals and paid breaks on shift.
Recognition and Rewards programme.
Workplace pension scheme.
Long Service Awards.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Paid Enhanced DBS.
Free Uniform.
Refer a Friend Scheme:
Our refer a friend scheme gives employees the opportunity to earn up to £500.
£50 awarded after a friend's successful first day of employment and £450 on successful completion of probation.
Equal Opportunity Employer Fairmile Grange is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of:
Restaurant Assistant, Catering Assistant, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Kitchen Assistant, Food Hygiene, Food Prep, Cook Assistant, Food Health and Safety Assistant may also be considered for this role.
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