Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant£12.21 per hour plus company benefitsFull time hours to include some weekend workingA Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset.We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications. The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health and Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area. Main Responsibilities Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef ..... full job details .....