Kitchen Assistant

Highwood Care Home is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant.

Our brand new, purpose-built care home is nestled in the beautiful and historic port town of Bideford.  Our luxury facility offers Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 67-residents.

As Kitchen Assistant, you will assist in the preparation and delivery of high-quality food and beverages whilst maintaining a clean and safe environment suitable for its production.  

Kitchen Assistant Contract

                            11.44 per hour.

                            Contracted to 30-hours per week.

                            Pension.

                            5.6 weeks annual leave.

                            Uniform provided.

                            DBS paid.

                            Onsite parking.

Key Responsibilities - Carry out duties within the kitchen area in accordance with the work schedule including

                            Preparation of food.

                            General cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances.

                            Receiving, checking and safely storing kitchen deliveries.

                            Understand and implement the principles of safe food handling.

                            Understand and implement cleaning procedures and requirements of different surfaces and equipment.

                            Ensure the areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.

                            Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks.

                            Understand personal responsibilities regarding to Health and Safety at Work legislation.

                            Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

                            Encourage and contribute to working as a team.

                            Advise and liaise with the management team on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks.

                            Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment in line with your area of work.

                            Take responsibility to read, understand and adhere to the company policies and procedures.

Please submit your CV to our recruitment team and we will aim to respond with 48 hours.

Good luck.