Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our team for 22 hours per week at our Care Home in Atherton, inc weekends

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our culinary team in food preparation and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food and looking to gain experience in the culinary industry.

Duties

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Assist in food preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and marinating meats Help with meal assembly and plating under the guidance of the chef or cook Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe working environment Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Requirements:

Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant setting is preferred but not required Knowledge of basic food safety practices Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately Excellent teamwork and communication skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Skills

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Food safety Cooking skills Catering experience Food preparation techniques Ability to assist with meal preparation Knowledge of culinary basics Familiarity with kitchen operations in a restaurant setting
If you are passionate about food, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Kitchen Assistant. Join our team today!

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK, with 6-12 months food care or support professional experience within the UK, with a 5yr checkable work history with a minimum of 3 years professional referencing. We cannot accept care or support of family members as experience. Due to the nature of this service, some roles be temp to perm, in which case you may start on a temporary contract then once you have established good solid relationships with the service users you will transfer over to a permanent contract. WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

The company is committed to equal opportunities, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person