Kitchen Assistant

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Prestwick Care, a top care home provider based in the North East of England, are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant at Belle Vue Sunderland. The successful candidate will help the catering team to provide a high standard of food service whilst maintaining excellence in cleanliness.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Contract Type: 30 hours per week

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Belle Vue Sunderland. In this role, a Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Chef or 2nd Chef by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and helping with basic food preparation.

• Full training package.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites.

• Working with the Chefs, carrying out delegated duties which will include food & vegetable preparation.
• Ensure all serveries are stocked with appropriate supplies and kept clean.
• Collect dirty crockery and utensils from floors and ensure dishes are washed.
• Clean all equipment used by cook including food trolleys.
• Responsible for cleanliness in the kitchen as it is a high priority, with spillages being cleaned up immediately.
• Keeping all work surfaces clean.
• Undertake Basic Food Hygiene Course.
• Complies with requirements of the Health & Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Information gained about individual residents must not be mentioned outside the home.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Wear appropriate clothing as stated in the company handbook.

• Good, friendly communication skills.
• Able to work within a close team.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Knowledge / experience of health and safety legislation.
• Flexible in approach to working rota.
• Must have impeccable standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Laundry and Dry cleaning Services