**Job Title:** Kitchen Assistant
**Job Type:** Full-time, Part-time
**Location:** Hallhouse Care Home
About Us: At Hallhouse Care Home, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care and services to our residents. We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of delicious meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
* Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
* Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
* Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
* Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well-maintained.
* Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well-presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
* Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
* Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
* Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
* Team Collaboration: Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
* Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
* Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Requirements:
* Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
* Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
* Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
* Communication Skills: Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.
Benefits:
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
* Full time (40 hours) & Part time (20 hours) available