Kitchen Assistant

at  Struan Lodge Care Home

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED KITCHEN ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT OUR CULINARY TEAM, ENSURING THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF HIGH-QUALITY MEALS WHILE MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND SAFE KITCHEN ENVIRONMENT.

Our purpose-built care home offers exceptional levels of Nursing, Dementia, and Palliative care for up to 30 residents.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizational Skills: Strong skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills for effective teamwork with kitchen staff and management.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Experience: Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is advantageous but not essential.
• Food Handling Knowledge: Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures is beneficial.
  Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care group operating over 70 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents and a supportive, enjoyable environment for our team.
  If you’re ready to support a busy kitchen team and contribute to high-quality meals, we’d love to have you join us. Bring your enthusiasm and organizational skills to our kitchen, where your role will be key to delivering great dining experiences for our residents

• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing food efficiently and to a high standard.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring proper accounting and storage.
• Food Safety: Implement safe food handling principles to meet high food safety standards.
• Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for various surfaces and equipment to ensure sanitization and maintenance.
• Presentation: Ensure all areas are well-presented and maintained, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
• Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner, fostering a positive workplace.
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
• Storage: Manage the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
• Policy Adherence: Understand and follow company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.