Support the Head Chef and team to deliver catering services, ensuring resident choice at all times. Prepare food and beverages to a high standard, maintain kitchen hygiene, and provide feedback on complaints.
* Support the Head Chef and team to deliver catering services, ensuring resident choice at all times.
* Prepare food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef, promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
* Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
* Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef's absence to the Chef.
* Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
* Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
* Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
* Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing, offering state-of-the-art facilities, including 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering, we will support you with further training and qualifications.
£11.46 per hour plus company benefits. Full Time Hours.
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