Kitchen Assistant - Maltings Care Home

Position: Kitchen Assistant - The Maltings Care Home
Job Location Jewison Lane, Sewerby, East Yorkshire, YO15 1DX
, United Kingdom Position title

Kitchen Assistant - The Maltings Care Home in Bridlington Description The  Maltings is a brand new 59-bed care home in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as we prepare to welcome our first residents. Fisher Care Group has been providing kind, compassionate, and safe care since 1986, and we're excited to extend our family to this beautiful new home### Overview## Kitchen Assistant
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* Location:

** The Maltings, Bridlington, West Yorkshire  
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* Hours:

** 40 hours per week  
** Salary:** £12.75 per hour## About the Role We are seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our catering team at The Maltings. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, appetising meals for our residents while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safetyResponsibilities
* Prepare all foodstuff as directed by the Head Chef
* Assist in the preparation and serving of all meals in a timely manner
* Cook breakfast items as required, prepare custard, gravy, and regenerate cook-chill items
* Assist and execute various kitchen duties, ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to
* Wash all pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware
* Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules
* Maintain clean all catering and service trolleys
* Prepare trolleys for meal service
* Keep floors clean; sweep and mop during and at the end of shifts
* Ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable goods
* Take out food and general waste from the kitchen
* Sanitise food preparation areas
* Handle all cleaning materials according to COSHH requirements
* Liaise with care staff and residents in a polite and person-centred manner
* Understand residents' specific dietary requirements and share any concerns with the Head Chef
* Report any equipment faults or defects immediately
* Adhere to all health and safety and food hygiene regulationsQualifications
* Basic food hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one
* Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety standard
* Ability to work as part of a team and to tight deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Reliable and punctual
* Good communication skills
* Experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
* Experience in a care home setting is an advantage

Job Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate
* Comprehensive induction and food hygiene training
* Pension scheme
* Paid DBS check
* Uniform provided
* Free onsite parking
* Opportunity to join a brand new care home from opening
* Supportive and friendly working environment

If you're passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of new team at The Maltings Care Home in Bridlington Kitchen Assistant Bridlington Please send your CV and a cover letter to recrui
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