Kitchen Assistant

Excelcare Holdings Ltd, Arbury, Cambridge

Kitchen Assistant

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Excelcare Holdings Ltd, Arbury, Cambridge

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 728c57825d0142759a2d108e25302031

Full Job Description

  • As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
  • Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
  • Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
  • Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
  • Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

    Experience of cooking for large numbers
  • A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
  • NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
  • 2 years' experience in a catering environment
  • 12 months experience in managing a kitchen
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

    £12.00 per hour
  • 12 Hours a week - Part Time 8am to 2pm
  • You will be required to work alternate weekends., 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
  • Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
  • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
  • Paid uniform
  • Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
  • Team appreciation week