Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant focuses on assisting, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.

What the role involves

• Assisting, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.
• To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident's use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.

Skills and requirements

• To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organised.
• To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

Confirmed role details

• Salary £12.80 per Hour.
• Employee of the Month.
• Long term service awards.
• Blue Light Card.

Candidate fit

• pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork

Additional role context

• Nestled in the bustling heart of Hemel Hempstead, Queensway House isn't just a care home—it's a haven where every corner is crafted with love and every moment is tailored for joy.
• Just a stone's throw from shopping delights and transport conveniences, our residents find solace in our expansive grounds, cinematic escapes, and tranquil meditation spots.
• But it's the personal touch, the dedication of our teams like Paul, who transform seasons within our walls, that truly makes Queensway a finalist-worthy home.