Job Purpose: To support in the smooth running of the kitchen at Horton Cross Nursing Home, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned, disinfected and stored appropriately.
• Ensure that the overall cleaning of the kitchen is carried effectively.
• Ensure that equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training; reporting any faults immediately.
• Assist in the preparation of meals in a timely manner, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Carry out any other tasks that may reasonably be assigned to you.

Person Specification:

• Self-motivated
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible
• Ability to work to required Health and Safety/COHSS regulations

Skills

• Kitchen Assistant 1 year (preferred)
• Manual Handling (preferred)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
• Basic ICT competency

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ilminster TA19 9PT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person