Job Description

Kitchen Assistant at Larchwood Care Home in Norwich

32hrs per week

Alternate Weekends

At Larchwood Nursing Home in Norwich, we provide safe and comfortable residential care. All of our 42 rooms come with en suite facilities and our nurses and carers are trained to the highest standards to provide care for those with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or for those in need of care after a stroke.

Larchwood is seeking a motivated and reliable part-time Catering Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Chef/Cook, you will assist in organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Team player Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Good communication skills
Desired:

Previous experience relevant to the position Experience of food preparation for the relevant Service User group
Responsibilities:

Assist the Cook in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas Report immediately any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self, or another Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Care Centres Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures Share your knowledge and understanding of Infection Control with your work colleagues to ensure the safety of all staff, visitors, and residents Complete the homes Infection Control Training Every staff member must complete the homes Safeguarding training Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you
We offer a competitive salary, a friendly working environment, and opportunities for training and development.

If you are a team player with good communication skills and a basic food hygiene certificate, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position to us.

Larchwood is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.44 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich NR7 0RF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Catering: 1 year (required) Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person