** Sponsorship Will Not Be Offered

Hatzfeld Care Ltd provides high quality residential and day care through our specialised mental health, Dementia care and residential care services. Each of our homes offers a unique environment providing high quality, consistent, responsive care in a homely, supportive setting.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare meals for all Residents within the care home, under the guidance of the Head Chef.

The Kitchen Assistant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Under the supervision of the Head Chef, assist in identifying items to be ordered from specified suppliers to ensure enough levels of supplies for catering operation, using the service’s procedures
Operate an efficient stock control system
Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous/faulty, withdraw it from service immediately
Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef
Support the delivery and serving of food, if required
Understand the specific diets identified as required by service users, and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef
Be responsible for understanding health and safety requirements, infection control and allergens
Be clean, hygienic and well presented at all times
Any incidents or accidents to be reported to the cook, and appropriately recorded and actioned
Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

Requirements

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
Be responsible for understanding the health and safety requirements of the role
Understand and follow any relevant risk assessments

Benefits

Mileage paid over 5 miles
Life insurance
Company pension in place
Meals provided
24/7 free counselling service
On site car park
Monthly staff bonuses
Refer a friend scheme of up to £250 each

£12.88 per hour. Part-time