Kitchen Assistant

Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.

Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

We are currently recruiting for a part time Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook/Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking, and serving of nutritious meals for residents in accordance with dietary requirements, care standards, and food hygiene regulations, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

About The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Service

• Assist in the preparation of meals, snacks, and beverages according to the menu plan and resident dietary needs.
• Assist with portion control and the serving of food to residents, ensuring attractive presentation.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, etc., under the guidance of the Cook/Assistant Cook

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all work surfaces, floors, and appliances are cleaned regularly and in line with cleaning schedules.

Compliance

• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards, including HACCP procedures.
• Report any hazards, faults, or defects in kitchen equipment immediately.
• Maintain appropriate records where required (e.g. temperature checks, cleaning logs).

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with the care and kitchen team to ensure the nutritional well-being of residents.
• Communicate effectively with staff and, when appropriate, residents.

Other Duties

• Assist in receiving, checking, and storing kitchen supplies.
• Support special events or themed meal days.

An Enhanced Access NI check will be required for this position. If successful please be advised that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available from our HR Team. Having a criminal record will not necessarily affect you from working with Burnview Group and will be reviewed in line with our policy.

In line with the Access NI Code of Practice we have a policy on the secure handling, storage and disclosure of Access NI information and both the Code of Practice and this policy are available from our HR Team on request.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience working in a kitchen or catering environment
• Good organisational skills
• Satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a care home or similar setting
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)
• Basic cooking skills

Skills Needed

Establishing Rapport With Clients, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Cleaning Skills, Initiative

About The Company

In all our homes we aim to care for our residents in a way that promotes independence and autonomy whilst giving each resident the surety that we are there to care and assist with their individual needs.

Being family run with nursing experience we pride ourselves in being active in the operation of our care homes. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.

We pride ourselves in adhering to the principles of accountability, involvement and communication and as such operate an ‘open door communication policy’ to all.

Company Culture

As family run care homes our emphasis is on recruiting and retaining the best people. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.

We consider that everyone working in adult social care should be able to take part in learning and development so they can carry out their role effectively. We believe that developing our people can only enhance the care we give. We can all learn daily which can develop us both as people and care givers.

Training from Induction to recurrent training updates will help to develop the right skills and knowledge so our team can provide high quality care and support.

We encourage staff training either in-house or via external training organisations. We promote individual supported training, group training and practical training.

Company Benefits

When you join us we make a commitment to you and we want you to commit to us. You will receive tailored training to give you the best start along with ongoing support to give you the best possible conditions to thrive and develop. We are a team and as such welcome your input and ideas that may make what we do even better.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Blue Light Card, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

Not disclosed