Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tandridge is seeking a dedicated Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant to work at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and assisting in the kitchen with meal preparation. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and catering, along with good communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.52 per hour.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, or domestic work is desirable.
• Experience in kitchen or catering assistance is preferable.
• Knowledgeable of COSHH regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of cleanliness.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning regimes.
• Assist in meal preparation and service for patients.

Skills

Cleaning and housekeeping

Kitchen or catering assistance

Communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Housekeeper & Kitchen Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working bank shifts both as a Housekeeper and Kitchen Assistant (dependent on which area needs support) at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, helping maintain a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.

Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.

Your role at Tupwood Nursing Home

Your day-to-day…

• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
• Carry out daily & weekly cleaning regimes
• Maintain & replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean & well maintained
• Employ safe working practices & adhere to health & safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
• As part of the Catering Team, the Kitchen Assistants (KA) will assist in the efficient preparation, service and distribution of meals to patients, staff and visitors providing a quality service of meals, snacks and beverages, using agreed recognised catering, hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures, under the supervision of the Duty / Head Chef depending on the duties allocated.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are…

• Experienced in cleaning, housekeeping or domestic work (desirable)
• Experienced in kitchen or catering assistance
• Knowledgeable of COSHH (desirable)
• Friendly, conscientious & have a positive attitude
• A good communicator

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.52 To: £12.52 per hour