About the CompanyAnn's Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994.Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients' needs at the heart of everything they do.We at Ann's aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann's because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.We are recruiting for a kitchen Assistant to join our team at Sunnyside Retreat. We have full or part time opportunities available.To find out more call our recruitment team on, alternatively you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.The Successful Candidate will:Assist in the preparation of nutritious, well balanced, attractive meals in accordance with the needs of the people who use the serviceHandle and store food in accordance with Food Hygiene regulations.Serve meals and drinks to the people that use the service (dependent upon service)Talk to the people who use our service to ensure that the food has been prepared well and they like itUse cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations Blend food as requiredPrepare meal trays, lay tables, collect trays and clear tables after meal times Load up trolleys for meal times and transport to and from the dining room(s)Clean all work surfaces, equipment, fridges, ovens and floors and store items correctlyEnsure store rooms are well organised and clean Wash crockery and cutlery or stack dishwasherCheck the temperature of the fridge and freezer on a daily basis Order food and kitchen equipmentTake delivery of foodEnsure that food is used before expiry date Refill Cereal, Sugar containers etcEnsure that cleaning rotas are maintained and adhered toTake the people that use the service to the dining room(s) (dependent upon service) Hoover dining room (dependent upon service)Any other duty as specified by the Chef to assist in ensuring the kitchen runs as smoothly as possibleEssential CriteriaBasic numeracy & LiteracyWillingness to work towards an NVQ2 in CateringBasic knowledge of Catering & Food Hygiene RegulationsBasic knowledge on Operation of kitchen equipmentCOSHH / Health and Safety knowledgePrevious experience in Catering (preferable in a Care Setting desirable but not essential)Benefits of working with Ann's Care Homes:A friendly dedicated team£12.21 per hourFree UniformFour Weekly payPaid Access NI CheckAll Practical and online training PaidImmediate interviews OfferedWe reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stageAnn's are an Equal Opportunities Employer