Kitchen Assistant at Suffolk Lodge, a residential home for older people living with dementia, run by Optalis, the adult social care delivery partner of two councils. The post supports the Chef in preparing nutritious meals and keeping the kitchen clean and safe. It is a 44-hour cover role, 7am to 7pm across four days a week on a two-week rota with alternate weekend shifts. Candidates need a City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering and Food Safety Level 2, or a willingness to gain them, plus an enhanced DBS check with the adult barred list.
What the job involves
- Support the Chef to prepare nutritious meals for the people supported
- Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
- Assist with basic food preparation
- Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas
- Wash dishes, cutlery and cooking utensils
- Store food deliveries safely and correctly
- Follow all health and safety regulations
- Interact warmly and respectfully with the people supported
- Cover shifts from 7am to 7pm, four days a week, on a two-week rota including alternate weekends
What's required
Qualifications
- City and Guilds Level 1 in Hospitality and Catering, or willingness to gain it
- Food Safety Level 2, or willingness to gain it
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with adult barred list
- Right to work in the UK
What's offered
- Perkbox rewards package with discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, rising to 30, plus 8 bank holidays and a birthday day off
- An additional health and wellbeing day
- Comprehensive paid training and development programme
- Career progression opportunities and support
- STAR awards recognising staff who go the extra mile
- Generous pension scheme
- A voice in the service through forums
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
