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Kitchen Assistant
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.25 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Belfast, City of Belfast
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assist the Head Chef or Cook in preparing, serving, and cleaning to ensure nutritious meals and a safe, hygienic kitchen and dining environment for residents.
Main Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
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Assist with basic food prep: chopping vegetables, sandwiches, salads, light cooking as directed by the cook or chef
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Prepare and serve meals, drinks, and snacks during set mealtimes including breakfast trays
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Help with special diet meals (e.g. diabetic, pureed, cultural or texture‑modified diets) under supervision Care Home
Kitchen & Dining Area Hygiene
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Wash dishes, cores, utensils, trays, trolleys, pots and pans promptly after use; return equipment to storage
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Undertake daily cleaning routines: wiping surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning fridges, ovens, freezers, and serving areas
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Immediately address spillages and hazards; ensure work surfaces and equipment are sanitized regularly
Stock & Inventory
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Receive, check, and safely store deliveries, following stock control
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Monitor supply levels and report shortages or faulty equipment to the chef or manager
Compliance & Training
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Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and wear appropriate uniform/PPE as laid out by policy
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Comply with food hygiene standards, Health & Safety, COSHH, and CQC regulations
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Attend mandatory induction and refresher training sessions as required
Communication & Teamwork
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Work collaboratively as part of the catering team and across other departments to support smooth mealtime routines
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Maintain confidentiality around resident information and monitor for resident feedback or concerns relevant to meals or service standards
Skills & Experience
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Basic experience in food prep, kitchen support, catering, or housekeeping roles preferred
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Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under direction in a team
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Physical resilience: comfortable lifting, standing for periods, and performing routine kitchen tasks
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Ability to follow hygiene, safety, and service procedures accuratelyBefore You Apply
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