Kitchen Assistant/cook

**Kitchen Assistant - Avocet House - Wyberton**

Do you enjoy a busy environment? Do you want to push yourself to be the best? Do you want to grow within a team? Do you enjoy cooking but have never had the opportunity to begin a career in catering? This could be the next career move for you with all the support and training you require.

Working in the care industry is a powerful career and one which can develop into many areas Here at Avocet House we are empathetic, understanding and nurturing towards our residents. We provide quality care, we are united within the team and innovative with our ideas, these equate to our company vision and values.

We want to make sure your move to Tanglewood is not going to be stagnated and you do feel part of the team. We will advocate any training you need including NVQ Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and so on to work your way up.

The kitchen department is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and fun kitchen assistant to work closely with the other kitchen assistants, chef and head chef to assist in organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food with whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

There are a range of duties as a kitchen assistant which are not limited to:

- Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals as and when required with particular attention to correct menu orders and signature,
- Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary and take into account the preferences of individual residents,
- Wash up after meals and ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively,
- Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s Health & Safety policy, Emergency and Fire procedures and COSHH,
- Ensure stock rotation. Order stock, check deliveries and check and value stock as required,
- Build relationships with residents to their likes and dislikes and understand their needs.

This list is not exhaustive and there are many aspects to being a kitchen assistant at Tanglewood which tie in with our company values: to be empathetic with the residents, remember they are just like us

We value our staff and if you want to make a difference for yourself and our residents then apply

Tanglewood have competitive rates of pay, stability in shift patterns and an abundance of benefits:

- Meals included on shift,
- Induction and initial training for the role you begin,
- Ongoing refresher training and staff development and unique training tailored to your career route,
- Time and a half on all bank holidays,
- Refer a friend scheme.

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training, great opportunities and share the same **Unique** Vision and Values as us:
**U**nited

**N**urturing

**I**nnovative

**Q**uality

**U**nderstanding

**E**mpathetic

Join our team at Tanglewood and make a real difference.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person