Kitchen Assistant

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• Kitchen Assistant

The home

Welcome to Allerton Park where we pride ourselves in person centred care and encouraging our residents to live independent and engaging lives. We think of ourselves as an extended family and residents part take in interests such as baking, cooking and even helping to decorate their home.

Allerton Park is an established and respected home offering care across two independent units of 24 and 26 beds each, providing specialist dementia care for people of all ages. Each unit has been designed to offer a homely feel with small lounges and dining areas throughout the home.

Staff are dedicated to each unit to provide consistency and familiarity to our residents which encourages a safe, secure and personal experience. There is also a secure enclosed garden and a smoking area with easy access for those lovely summer evenings.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Assist with basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.

·  Help prepare and serve meals and beverages to residents.

·  Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.

·  Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, storage areas, and dining areas as required.

·  Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control procedures.

·  Ensure proper storage, rotation, and labeling of food items.

·  Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.

·  Dispose of waste safely and maintain recycling procedures.

·  Support the chef or cook in meeting residents' dietary needs, including special diets and allergies.

·  Report equipment faults, safety concerns, or shortages of supplies.

·  Help maintain accurate temperature and cleaning records where required.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme