Kitchen Assistant

Job Overview

Westvilla Nursing Home is looking for a reliable and friendly Kitchen Assistant & Teatime Cook to join our team.

Your main role will be within the kitchen, supporting with meal preparation and kitchen duties and preparing and cooking tea time meals for our residents.

As part of working within a small care home team, you may occasionally be required to support or cover the domestic area when needed, for example during staff absence or annual leave.

Main Duties

• Assist the cook with the preparation and service of meals
• Prepare and cook residents' teatime meals
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, light meals, snacks and desserts
• Follow the home's menus and residents' individual preferences
• Follow dietary requirements, including allergies, modified diets and texture-modified meals
• Prepare and serve drinks and refreshments
• Ensure meals are presented well and served at the correct temperature
• Set up and clear dining areas
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment
• Keep the kitchen and food preparation areas clean and hygienic
• Complete required food safety and kitchen records
• Follow food hygiene, infection prevention and health and safety procedures
• Check and correctly store food deliveries when required
• Monitor stock and report when items need ordering
• Report any concerns regarding residents' eating, drinking or dietary requirements
• Occasionally support or cover domestic duties within the home when required

Requirements

• Can confidently prepare and cook teatime meals
• Has good basic cooking skills
• Is reliable, punctual and organised
• Has high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
• Is flexible and willing to support other areas of the home when required
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Has a friendly and respectful approach towards older people
• Is willing to complete all required training
• Can work weekends as part of the rota

Previous experience within a care home kitchen, catering or similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential for the right person.

Knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and special dietary requirements would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Pay: £12.71-£12.91 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person