Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Windmill Lodge Care Home, Brixton Hill, London You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ''family'' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:Salary: £13.45 per hour Hours: 14 hours per weekShifts: Between the hours of 7am-7pmIncludes working every other weekend.About the role:As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care homeWork to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirementsAlways maintain excellent standards of hygieneWork in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experienceRespecting choice and preferences of the people we care forCheck kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.Understanding of Health and Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within ..... full job details .....