Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Training & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust, at Athelstan House in Malmesbury, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team. You will help prepare meals and beverages for residents in a warm, home-like environment.

Bank hours cover annual leave and sickness, with shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm in a modern care home that supports 80 residents. Training will be provided to develop culinary and hygiene skills in a not-for-profit setting.

Qualifications

• No prior formal catering experience required; training will be provided.
• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
• Good communication and a positive, can-do attitude are important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Work as part of a friendly catering team to support residents’ mealtimes.

Skills

Cooking interest

Kitchen hygiene

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Orders of St. John Care Trust, at Athelstan House in Malmesbury, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team. You will help prepare meals and beverages for residents in a warm, home-like environment.

Bank hours cover annual leave and sickness, with shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm in a modern care home that supports 80 residents. Training will be provided to develop culinary and hygiene skills in a not-for-profit setting.