Kitchen Assistant

Main aims of the job

· To assist the Chef to provide Meals and Snacks to the residents

· To assist to keep the kitchen clean and tidy

· To be aware of the special diets that may be required

Reports to

· Head Chef, Senior Carer on Duty, Registered Manager, Provider

Key Responsibilities

· To help prepare/serve meals at the direction of the head chef

· 2 Days per week be the main cook on shift

· To prepare and present food at various IDDSI levels

· DESIREABLE: Experience of piping foods into representative shapes

· To load the dishwasher and/or wash-up by hand when required

· To assist to put away any supplies delivered to the Home

· To assist with catering/serving at special events and celebrations

Job Hours

• Alternate weekends off
• Shifts are either 7am to 2pm or 9am to 6pm
• 5 days across 7 days
• 40 hours per week

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged, and the range of duties required. However, it is not definitive and may be subject to periodic view.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus
• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• Are you currently living local to Southampton?

Experience:

• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Preparing IDDSI Framework 4 into moulded/piped shapes: 1 year (preferred)
• Residential / Nursing Home Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Clear and Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BH-23-05-KA