Kitchen Assistant

**Job Summary**

The Kitchen Assistant will be part of the team ensuring the highest standards are achieved to meet the needs to the residents.

**Responsibilities**

**Services**
- Support the team to ensure the services and residents experience is of the highest standard and quality.
- Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to
- Ensure that the companies’ policies and procedures are always followed.
- Attend all training updates as required by the company to ensure that safe practices are always adhered to.
- Assist the team with meal service to the residents
- Assist the team with providing refreshments for the residents and guests to the home.
- Ensure the public areas such as dining rooms and lounges are clean and tidy.
- To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.

**Health and Safety**
- Ensure Health & Safety within the services team, residents and visitors meet the requirements
- Ensure regulations and compliance are met and adhered to
- Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home.
- Report any issues to the person in charge
- You will be required for this role to potentially liftheavy objects

**Requirements**:

- NVQ Level 2 is desirable
- Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety regulations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new skills related to cooking and meal preparation.
- Flexibility to work various shifts as needed, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to promote a professional image for the company at all times
- Willing and able to travel to other homes where needed for training / support
- Able to adapt to the Strong Life Care culture

Join our team today and contribute to creating delightful culinary experiences

**Job Types**: Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.23 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TEN Kitchen Assistant (Bank)