Catering and Hospitality - Moat House Care home
Contract: Bank
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 0
Moat House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Burbage, near Hinckley, Leicestershire. With award winning sensory gardens, five beautifully designed care suites and exceptional facilities, we provide a welcoming home where residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest.
- £12.85per hour
- Contracted to 0 hours per week
- Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
- Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in delivering nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals that enhance residents' health and wellbeing. Working closely with the Chef Manager or Chef, you will help ensure meals are prepared, presented and served to a high standard while respecting residents' individual preferences and dietary requirements.
You will assist with food preparation, meal service and baking, while carrying out washing up, cleaning and stock rotation duties to keep the kitchen running efficiently. You will help receive and store deliveries, ensure kitchen equipment is clean and safe to use, and report any maintenance issues promptly.
Working as part of the wider team, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation while following Health & Safety, COSHH and infection prevention procedures to provide a safe and welcoming dining experience for residents.
What We Are Looking For
- Previous catering or kitchen experience is essential; care home experience is desirable.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Knowledge of food preparation, stock control and stock rotation.
- Good understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and infection prevention procedures.
- Ability to prepare food, support meal service and maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
- Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A reliable, organised and practical approach with good attention to detail.
- A genuine commitment to delivering an excellent dining experience for residents.
About us
The Moat House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
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Kitchen Assistant - Bank in Hinckley employer: Moat House Care Home
Moat House Care Home is an exceptional employer that prioritises the dignity and wellbeing of both its residents and staff. With a strong commitment to quality care, you will benefit from ongoing training and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment, making it a rewarding place to work in the heart of Leicestershire.
