“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Do you have a passion for creating tasty and nutritious meals? Do you like supporting people while working with passion? If so, this role could be just for you.

Location: Streets Meadow, Hanham Road, Wimborne

• £12.43 per hour
• Increased pay on weekends
• 37-hours per week
• Set shift pattern
• Development and ongoing training
• Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Occupational Sick pay entitlement
• Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction
• Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
• Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
• Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Kitchen Assistant will support the Assistant Cook in the provision of a range of nutritious meals which take account of specific dietary requirements. They will ensure meals are prepared in a clean and safe environment, ensuring infection control and hygiene policies and procedures are followed, while ensuring that a welcoming environment is provided for clients, staff and visitors, maintaining Care Dorset’s reputation. Along with all members of the kitchen staff, they will contribute to safeguarding the welfare of people we support.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Carrying out basic food preparation tasks such as preparation of vegetables and salads
• Ensuring meals are prepared in accordance with any specific dietary requirements (e.g. allergies, texture modification, special and cultural diets)
• Maintaining good food hygiene, in accordance with Care Dorset’s catering policy and infection control policy
• Following health and safety practices in all food preparation and in use of the kitchen, including wearing protective clothing provided
• Ensuring food preparation sites are clean and ready when needed
• Serving meals, alongside other staff members
• Clearing away and washing up after meals
• Maintaining up to date knowledge about efficient and safe use of food preparation, cleaning equipment, appropriate safe use of chemical cleaning products and COSSH regulations.
• Keeping all equipment in good working order and carrying out routine maintenance tasks on equipment. Reporting any faults
• Carry out general duties within the kitchen including unloading food and equipment deliveries
• Ensuring high standards of personal hygiene and presentation in accordance with the Infection Control, Catering and Uniform policies
• Working as part of a team and providing cover, on occasion, to Housekeepers or Laundry Assistants to ensure smooth running of the service
• Keeping basic records up to date, including food hygiene / cleaning charts, providing evidence for audit and inspection purposes
• Attending staff meetings as and when required