Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Belle Vue Sunderland. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: 30 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Belle Vue Sunderland. In this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.
What We Offer
- Full training package.
- Employee Assistance programme.
- Employee discount card for our leisure sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
- Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
- Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
- Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
- Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillage’s being cleaned up immediately.
- Keeping all work surfaces clean.
- Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
- Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.
Required Skills & Experience
- Good, friendly communication skills.
- Able to work within a close team.
- Satisfactory DBS check.
- Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
- Flexible in approach to working rota.
- Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.