Kitchen Assistant

About This Role

Assist chefs by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety of all catering areas within a luxury retirement village, ensuring seamless culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple meals and ancillary items for service under the direction of the Chef
• Wash dishes by hand or load the dishwasher, store clean items neatly and safely
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors to ensure they are free from grease or spillage
• Wash work tables, walls, kitchen equipment and appliances, adhering to cleaning schedules
• Operate kitchen equipment and transfer this safely between storage and work areas
• Ensure the kitchen is kept tidy and left secure, rubbish is removed, and supplies are put away
• Adhere to company Food Safety and Health and Safety policies at all times, maintaining all records outlined in the HACCP policy

Requirements

• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment
• Organized and adaptable
• Capable of working effectively within a team and independently

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a catering department or kitchen is beneficial, some experience working in a care environment and managing stock, ability to prepare simple meals.

Nice to Have

• Up-to-date CIEH Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent)
• Prior experience in a catering department or kitchen
• Some experience working in a care environment and managing stock
• Ability to prepare simple meals

Benefits

Certifications