Bank Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. This role involves preparing meals and engaging with elderly residents to ensure their needs are met. Candidates should be passionate about cooking and able to maintain hygiene standards. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to the catering industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience needed, training provided.
• Must have a positive can-do approach and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen hygiene standards

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Relief Kitchen Assistant Location: Holmer Green, High Wycombe, HP15 6RF Pay rate: £12.27 per hour Contracted hours: Relief

ABOUT THE ROLE We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Cherry Garth care home is a welcoming and modern home, tucked away in the heart of the Holmer Green community, and with easy access to High Wycombe. It provides 60 fully furnished individual rooms, positioned across four separate wings, each with its own bright, modern and sociable communal areas including lounges, dining areas and kitchenettes.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You don’t need to have previous formal catering experience, as we’ll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we’re looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills and you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible. You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.