* As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
* Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
* Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
* Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
* Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
* Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection
Experience of cooking for large numbers
* A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
* NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
* 2 years' experience in a catering environment
* 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
* Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful
£12.00 per hour
* 12 Hours a week - Part Time 8am to 2pm
* You will be required to work alternate weekends., 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Free on-site parking
* Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
* Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
* DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
* Comprehensive induction programme
* Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
* Paid uniform
* Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
* Team appreciation week