Care Home Kitchen Assistant - Meals, Training & Supportive Team

Jasmine Healthcare; Rushden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top quartile salaries

28 days annual leave

Nest Pension

Bonusly points

Training funded

Refer a friend bonus

Low-cost meals on shift

Shift incentives

Employee Assistance Program

DBS check expensed

Job summary

Jasmine Healthcare is recruiting for Avenue House Nursing and Care Home in Rushden, NN10 0SN. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, meals, hygiene and activities.

You should be within 20 minutes of the home, have or be willing to pursue an NVQ Level 2, and bring one year of experience in a similar role or in a residential/nursing home. We value teamwork, responsibility, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Live within 20 minutes of the Home.
• Willing to contractually sign up to an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant qualification.
• One year’s experience in a similar role (preferred).
• One year’s experience working in a residential or nursing home (preferred).
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace (preferred).
• Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents.
• Assist in washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Acting in line with health & safety and food hygiene guidelines.
• Promoting residents’ choice, dignity and independence.
• Live within 20 minutes of the Home.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Good time management

Good written and oral communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Jasmine Healthcare is recruiting for Avenue House Nursing and Care Home in Rushden, NN10 0SN. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, meals, hygiene and activities.

You should be within 20 minutes of the home, have or be willing to pursue an NVQ Level 2, and bring one year of experience in a similar role or in a residential/nursing home. We value teamwork, responsibility, and compassionate care.