Bank Kitchen Assistant

Forest Care Limited; Greater London, Hart; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Greater London is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to contribute to excellent care. The role involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and responding to dietary needs. With a starting salary of £12.25 per hour, the position offers flexibility, training opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (full-time, increasing with service)

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and NVQ opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Uniform

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Blue Light Staff Discount Card

Employee of the Month

Appreciation weeks

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food hygienically
• Clean and wash kitchen utensils and equipment
• Be aware of residents’ dietary needs and respond to their requests
• Hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate – training can be provided
• Dispose of waste correctly
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained, especially for perishable goods
• Assist in serving food
• Perform other reasonable duties as required

Skills

Previous experience in a kitchen environment

High level of written and spoken English

Job description

Based at our stunning, brand-new care home, Elm Lodge in Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JG. Newly opened, Elm Lodge is a 60-bedded care home providing residential care and offers a fantastic opportunity to set the foundations of an outstanding home.

About Forest Care

Forest Care is a family-owned and managed company, currently with five care homes in Hampshire and Surrey. Our focus is to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our residents, with their ongoing welfare, comfort, and needs at the core of our operations. We aim to make our homes true homes, where residents feel at ease from the outset.

Our Achievements and Culture

We are proud to have been recognized as one of the Top 20 Small Care Home Groups 2022. Our success stems from a team of like-minded individuals passionate about delivering person-centered care. Our care staff to resident ratio exceeds the national average, and nearly half of our team have been with us for over five years.

"Forest Care is a very homely company, and all the staff feel like they are part of one big family."

"I’m very happy with the training and development at Forest Care. They support us to achieve our NVQ and further qualifications."

Job Opportunity: Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking a reliable, caring Kitchen Assistant who is eager to make a positive difference by contributing to the provision of excellent care. At Forest Care, we foster a positive working environment that encourages employee participation and humor.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary of £12.25 per hour
• Flexibility with various shift timings
• 28 days holiday (full-time, increasing with service)
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and NVQ opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free Uniform
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including perks and discounts
• Blue Light Staff Discount Card, Employee of the Month, Appreciation weeks, and more

Applicants must have access to their own transport.

Main Duties

• Prepare and cook food hygienically
• Clean and wash kitchen utensils and equipment
• Be aware of residents’ dietary needs and respond to their requests
• Hold a suitable food and hygiene certificate – training can be provided
• Dispose of waste correctly
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained, especially for perishable goods
• Assist in serving food
• Perform other reasonable duties as required

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment
• High level of written and spoken English

This role is subject to a DBS check. While vaccination against Covid-19 is no longer mandatory, we encourage all staff to be fully vaccinated for health and safety reasons.