Compassionate Kitchen Assistant – Elderly Care Home

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hols)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust in Lincoln is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team at Hartsholme House. This is a contracted 20.5 hour per week role, offering regular shifts within a warm, not-for-profit environment.

You’ll help prepare delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our 44 residents, get to know their likes and dislikes, and ensure high kitchen hygiene and safety standards. No prior catering experience is required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• You don’t need formal catering experience; training will be provided.
• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful.
• Positive can-do approach with good communication and a focus on resident care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents and ensure timely service.
• Get to know residents’ likes and dislikes to make mealtimes a highlight.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards; work with the team to support residents.

Skills

Cooking interest

Communication skills

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Orders of St. John Care Trust in Lincoln is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team at Hartsholme House. This is a contracted 20.5 hour per week role, offering regular shifts within a warm, not-for-profit environment.

You’ll help prepare delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our 44 residents, get to know their likes and dislikes, and ensure high kitchen hygiene and safety standards. No prior catering experience is required as full training is provided.