This is a bank Kitchen Assistant post in a care home run by Akari Care, supporting older residents alongside the Cook and wider catering team. The work centres on keeping kitchen processes running smoothly, from menu preparation and plating to arranging trolleys and linking the kitchen with serving areas. The post calls for attention to residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when meals are chosen, with mealtimes a key focus. Candidates need prior kitchen and food preparation experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
What the job involves
- Keep kitchen processes running smoothly and efficiently
- Create menus
- Plate up meals
- Arrange meal trolleys
- Link the kitchen with serving areas and support residents at mealtimes
- Take account of residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when choosing meals
- Give each resident a personalised service so they feel supported
- Work in collaboration with the Cook and wider catering team
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Experience working in a similar environment
- Kitchen and food preparation experience
Skills & knowledge
- Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
- Works well under pressure without affecting those around them
- Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
Other
- Caring nature that gives each person a personal approach
- Warm, approachable and engaging manner
- Respectful towards others
- Kind, caring and compassionate nature in line with Akari Care's values
What’s offered
- Pension contribution of 5%
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
- Uniform provided
- DBS check costs paid
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans
- Recognition and referral schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
