Kitchen and Hospitality Assistant

The Company

Here at Augustinian Care, St George's Park our community offer a unique working environment set within 250 acres of stunning gardens and farmland within an area of outstanding natural beauty, with views overlooking the South Downs. Conveniently located within 3 miles of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, we provide accommodation and/ or care to those aged 60 and over through our Retirement Village, Assisted Living Development, and two Care Homes.

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including competitive rates of pay, free meals, and a free staff transport service within the local areas.

Our staff take great pride in making a difference to the lives of our many residents and their families. We offer an excellent working environment which, in turn, makes working for us a very rewarding experience. You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.

Benefits

Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.

• Competitive remuneration
• Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
• Annual pay reviews
• Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
• Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
• Free on site secure parking
• DBS checks - Company funded checks
• Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
• Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
• Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
• Access to Blue Light Card - extensive range of discounts on many high street online brands/shops
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (TC's apply)
• Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
• Paid sick leave (TC's apply)
• Some other staff benefits including: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks

The Role

As a Hospitality and Kitchen Assistant, you will generally assist with the day-to-day operations of the catering function within St George's Park, including our Retirement Village, Care Homes and Assisted Living Facility.

This opportunity offers the perfect combination of front-of-house service by welcoming and assisting our residents and their visitors as well as hands-on support in our kitchen team too. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a positive impact every day, we'd love to hear from you!

The role is working 40 hours per week, over 4 days on a 4-week rolling roster which will include alternate weekends. Plus, there will be the opportunity of overtime to cover annual leave and sickness if this is of interest.

Whilst this is a multi-site position, all working locations are on one site covering different kitchens and dining areas.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will hold, or be working towards, City and Guilds 706 1 2 qualifications or equivalent, relevant qualifications, and current Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3.
• The successful candidate will also have at least 2 years' experience in catering, or a similar role, and be able to work well under pressure.
• All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
• Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
• You must have current valid right to work in the UK. This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for catering and ability to display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as good customer service skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a clean and tidy manner.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure