Kitchen Assistant / Cook
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant / Cook
Location: Waterlooville , Horndean , Hampshire , PO8 0BU
Salary: £7.80 - £8.20 per hour
Wisteria Lodge is a family owned happy care home providing nursing for the discerning elderly and mentally frail over the age of 65. We are looking for a highly motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.
The Kitchen Assistant position involves assisting the head chef with all aspects of food preparation (some cooking), cleaning and food service. The position also involves discussing the menu with the residents and taking their order, supporting chefs in a specific work section , washing, peeling and preparing food items.
Key Responsibilities:
• Cooking breakfast and helping to prepare salads and desserts
• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
• Cooking breakfast and helping to prepare salads and desserts
• Disposing of rubbish
• Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
Ensure the kitchen floor and all work surfaces are spotless before leaving
Be polite, friendly, warm and supportive to the kitchen team, residents, staff and visitors
Level 2 Food Safety and/or experience in a catering environment is preferred.