JOB NEWS: Hill Care is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in Chester-le-Street on a Full-time basis.

EMPLOYER
Hill Care

LOCATION
Front Street, Chester-le-Street DH2 1DD

SALARY
£12.71 an hour

JOB TYPE
Full-time

BENEFITS

• Free parking.
• Company pension.
• Flexible schedule.
• Professional training and personal development.
• Employee development programmes.
• Long service recognition.
• Work with charities.
• Social opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Kitchen Assistant will support the cook with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals for residents, helping to provide freshly prepared food to a high standard.

The role includes preparing meals for residents with special dietary requirements, including soft diets and diabetic diets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Participate in staff and client meetings as required.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days and courses as required.
• Wash up after meals.
• Ensure crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and, where appropriate, dining areas.
• Follow statutory Health and Safety standards.
• Report illness of an infectious nature or accidents to the Home Manager or Person in Charge.
• Follow the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy and emergency and fire procedures.
• Report faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or potential hazards.
• Promote safe working practices within the Care Centre.
• Promote and maintain the good reputation of the Care Centre.
• Maintain confidentiality of information gained during the course of duty.
• Notify the Home Manager or Person in Charge of any absence as soon as possible.
• Help maintain the security of the Care Centre.
• Follow company policies and procedures within the required timescales.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks assigned to the role.

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List, where applicable.
• Previous experience working within a care environment is advantageous.
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate is preferred, or willingness to work towards it.
• Full training will be provided.

DESIRED CRITERIA

• Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Experience preparing food for care home residents.

COMPANY CULTURE

Hill Care describes its teams as caring, compassionate and committed to supporting older and vulnerable people with dignity and respect.

The company promotes a supportive environment, professional development and career progression opportunities, including routes into senior and management roles.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Retirement plan and/or pension.
• Flexible schedule.
• Employee development programmes.
• Free parking.
• Competitive salary.
• Long service recognition.
• Work with charities.
• Social opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.

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