Kitchen Assistant

Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant you will serve food sourced from Apetito to support residents' wellbeing through a nutritious diet. You will maintain high standards in the kitchen and during food preparation, and be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home and participate in appropriate training; encourage and support staff in their development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities and work to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect of adults who need care and support; uphold choice and control for adults and adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
• Provide evidence of any training undertaken.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

About You / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Care Home is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in a busy kitchen environment.
• A committed and organised approach.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across various categories
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month
• Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App
• Opportunity to take part in trips and activities with residents