Our client a care home in Guildford, Surrey are currently looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join their team and assist in organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food, maintaining at all times the highest possible standards of hygiene.

This is a team role with 2 – 3 in the kitchen at a time. Communication is essential in order to plan and provide nutritious, interesting meals which meet the expectations of the residents.

Kitchen Assistant Key Responsibilities:
*To assist the Cook with the preparation of varied nutritious meals for the residents.
*Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice.
*To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
*To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring it is always cleaned to the highest standards.
*Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Cook and the Caretaker.
*To receive and unload new stock, store appropriately and rotate current stock correctly to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuff.
*To work as an integral part of the team, contribute to meetings and training sessions as required ensuring that it is a friendly and supportive working environment.

Kitchen Assistant Key Requirements:
-Ability to use and maintain essential catering and cleaning products.
-Knowledge of basic food preparation, stock control and rotation.
-Good communication skills.
-Practical and organised.
-Team player.
-Reliable and punctual.
-Excellent personal hygiene.

Work Schedule:
As the Kitchen Assistant you will be required to work 36 hours per week, working 4 days per week, 7.30am – 4.30pm, with every other weekend off.

Benefits
-Paid overtime
-Scope for development

The successful candidate will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This is a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to learn and develop their kitchen skills in a lovely working environment.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk