Kitchen Assistant

3 hours ago


Preston, United Kingdom Crystal Hall Care Home Full time

Crystal Hall Care Home is a well established 67 bed private nursing & residential care facility for adults with mental health disorders and/or neurological disorders

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our Catering team who is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process.

**Skills and experience required**:

- Previous experience of working in food services is desirable.
- Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.
- A willingness to learn is essential.
- No formal qualifications are required as we provide training & development in relation to this role.

**Working hours and salary**
- £10.50 per hour
- 2 week rota shift pattern including alternate weekends
- Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday) Week 2 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
- 7am - 5pm
- Part-Time considered

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Catering Manager / Head Chef
- To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules.
- Ensure compliance at all times of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements and legislation.
- Follow instructions from the Catering Manager / Head Chef.

**Skills and experience required**:

- Previous experience of working in food services is desirable.
- Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.

**The Benefits**
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
- Uniform provided
- Fully paid training
- Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
- A competitive rate of pay
- Ongoing career development
- 2 x Free staff meals provided per shift
- Company Pension scheme

COVID-19 precaution(s):

- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £10.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All invited interviewee's would undertake a Lateral Flow Device test prior to interview following full Covid-19 testing protocols

**Experience**:

- Kitchen Porter: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location


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