This Kitchen / Catering Assistant post sits in the catering team of one of Akari Care's care homes, working alongside the Cook. The work centres on keeping the kitchen running smoothly, from menus and plating to arranging trolleys for mealtimes. Because residents are older people, the role also means adjusting meal choices to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and acting as the link between kitchen and serving areas. Kitchen experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required.
What the job involves
- Ensure the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes with the Cook and catering team
- Create menus
- Plate up meals
- Arrange trolleys for mealtime service
- Take account of individual religious and cultural backgrounds when choosing meals
- Give residents personalised, high-quality support and care at mealtimes
- Act as the link between the kitchen and the serving areas
- Carry out the practical kitchen duties expected in a busy care home kitchen
What's required
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Kitchen and food preparation experience
Skills & knowledge
- Caring nature with a personal approach to everyone
- Flexible and adaptable, including to changes at short notice
- Works well under pressure without affecting those around them
- Warm, approachable and engaging manner
- Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
Other
- Treats others as they would wish to be treated, with respect
What's offered
- A competitive salary
- Pension contribution of 5%
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
- Uniform provided and 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
