Akari Care, which runs care homes for older people, is recruiting an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant to work alongside the Cook and the wider catering team in one of its homes. The role covers day-to-day kitchen running, including menus, plating up and trolley arrangements, and links the kitchen to residents at mealtimes. Meal choices must reflect residents' religious and cultural backgrounds, and the post is a 14-hour contract spread over two days. Kitchen and food preparation experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are required.
What the job involves
- Ensure the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes
- Create menus
- Plate up meals
- Arrange meal trolleys
- Act as the link between the kitchen and serving areas, supporting residents at mealtimes
- Take account of residents' religious and cultural backgrounds when planning meal choices
- Provide each resident with a personalised service
- Work in collaboration with the Cook and the wider catering team
- Uphold and promote the organisation's values
Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Experience
- Experience of working in a similar environment
- Kitchen and food preparation experience
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check (cost paid by the employer)
Other
- A caring nature with a personal approach to everyone
- Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
- Works well under pressure without negative impact on others
- Warm, approachable and engaging manner
- Respects others, treating them as they would expect to be treated
- Resilient and adaptable to the differing needs of colleagues and residents
What’s offered
- Pension contribution of 5%
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (full-time basis)
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans
- Recognition and referral schemes
- Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
- Opportunity to develop personally and professionally in an inclusive community environment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
