Kitchen Assistant

**Job description**

**(Unable to provide sponsorship)**

**Who are we?**

Danforth Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

We are delighted to be opening Brook Lodge Care Home in October this year and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey Brook Lodge is based in Basildon SS14 2LA and we are ready to start building our elite team.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

**Benefits**
- A permanent contract of employment
- A competitive salary
- Funded Uniform
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
- A job with purpose and satisfaction

**Salary**

£10.50 per hour

**Hours**
- 31.5 hours p/w
- 9am - 6pm
- Day Shift
- 3-days-on, 3-days-off rota

**Key Responsibilities**
- Cook breakfast items as required for the residents.
- Prep any foods as directed by the Head Chef
- To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules.
- To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
- To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook-chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
- To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
- To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.
- Carry out any other reasonable instructions given by the Head Chef and/or Home
- To have full understanding of H.A.C.C.P

To ensure that the kitchen and related areas are always maintained in a clean and safe condition, observing and maintaining food hygiene standards and safety rules. You’re a good team player who takes pride in their job and is happy to go the extra mile. Led by the Head Chef, you will make sure all kitchen equipment and areas are properly cleaned. As part of our hard-working team, you will also help prepare tasty, nutritious meals that our residents and guests will enjoy. You will support the chefs by cooking breakfast in the mornings and at main mealtimes, under the direction of the chefs ensure the food is delivered in a timely manner to all our residents. You will be responsible for safe, hygienic food storage and for making sure kitchen equipment and cleaning materials are kept in their correct places.

**Experienced required**
- Basic Education including Maths and English
- To understand and ability to adhere to infection control, health and safety/COSHH guidelines
- Proven communication skills both written and verbal
- Proven ability to organise priorities

The post holder must maintain standards as required in adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.

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

Part-time hours: 31.5 per week

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Basildon SS14 2LA : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 31.5 per week

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Basildon, SS14 2LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- do you require VISA sponsorship to work in the UK?

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person