Kitchen Assistant

Care South; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Life insurance

DBS check provided

Career progression

Flexible hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at St Ives Country House in Ashley Heath. The role is 24 hours per week across two shifts, with alternating weekends. Choose 07:00-19:00 or 07:30-19:30, discussion at interview with the Home Manager.

You will assist in basic meal prep, support residents at mealtimes, ensure safety and cleanliness, and maintain hygienic kitchen and dining areas. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment desirable.
• Ability to support residents during mealtimes.
• Willingness to work in a busy care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and kitchen team with basic meal prep.
• Follow food safety and health & safety rules.
• Help residents enjoy their dining experience.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Wash cooking appliances and crockery; sanitise prep areas.

Skills

Kitchen environment

Teamwork

Communication

Care-friendly attitude

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Caring Community at St Ives Country House!

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Location: St Ives House, Ashley Heath, BH24 2EE

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: 24 hours per week, worked over two shifts, including alternate weekends

Shift Pattern: Candidates can choose to work either 07:00-19:00 or 07:30-19:30 shifts, with their preferred shift pattern to be discussed and agreed with the Registered Care Home Manager at interview.

Who are we looking for and what you'll bring to the role:

• Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery - sanitising all food preparation areas.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About You About Us

PEOPLE PASSION PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: .