Kitchen Assistant Coventry, England
Job description
Kitchen Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Hours: Full-Time – Part Time
Overview:
St Matthews Healthcare is one of the largest mental health service providers in Northamptonshire with locations also stretching across the West Midlands and East Sussex. We have been providing compassionate and personal care for over 25 years to our patients and residents in our growing portfolio of 11 homes and hospitals.
We are currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our existing unit team on a permanent basis at our peaceful location in Coventry.
Main Responsibility:
The key responsibilities for this role are:
- Act as the key coordinator of the kitchen
- Assist in efficiently organising the menu orders for the residents
- Communicate food orders and changes to the catering firm in time for appropriate delivery
- Accept, check and store the delivery of the food in an appropriate and timely manner
- Maintain and monitor the efficiency of the fridge/freezer by monitoring and recording the temperature to meet food-regeneration requirements
- Assist in devising and auditing the menus to assist with the monitoring of wastage and reaching the optimum level possible with residents’ choice
- Take food samples as required under Health and Safety regulations
- Take responsibility of the efficient maintenance, ordering and storage of all sundry food provisions for the kitchen
- Report any concerns related to food delivery and the management of the kitchen to the Unit Manager or Nurse in charge
- To prepare and deliver food supplies to other units where appropriate
- Prepare food in accordance to special dietary requirements
- Ensure all food in the fridge is covered, rotated, dated and labelled
- Ensure cleaning rota is followed
- Prepare food for ad hoc events such as parties and themed nights
Our bright, welcoming and modern, purpose-built facilities include beautiful gardens, quiet rooms and sensory facilities to allow residents to relax and benefit from tailored therapies.
If you would like to join our wonderful and welcoming team please apply below.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
