Kitchen Assistant

• Support the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene
• Contributing fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues, and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods
• Acting accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene
• Have the knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments
• Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload
• Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working
• Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents

Access to a range of leisure and retail discounts