Kitchen Assistant

• Support the catering function in food preparation
• maintain a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals
• ensure a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents
• understand the principles of safe food handling
• contribute fully to team working
• respond positively to colleagues
• action all reasonable work instructions promptly
• advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks
• ensure the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods
• act accordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident

• Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• demonstrates high standards of personal hygiene
• 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
• able to respond to a demanding workload
• demonstrate initiative
• display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working
• exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents
• proof of eligibility to work in the UK

DBS Disclosure check cost met by employer