Housekeeper

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Kitchen Assistants to join a passionate team in a renowned care home. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide warmth and kindness to residents while working in a supportive environment. With a commitment to training and development, you will be equipped to excel in your role, ensuring high kitchen hygiene standards and delivering exceptional service. Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and a range of benefits as you become part of a family that has been providing care for nearly a millennium. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No formal catering experience needed; training provided.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations while maintaining hygiene standards.
• Engage with elderly residents to understand their needs.

Skills

Kitchen Hygiene Standards

Good Communication Skills

Positive Can-Do Approach

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bank Kitchen Assistant

Location: Cheltenham

Pay rate: £12.31

Contracted hours: Bank hours

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for Kitchen Assistants to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly housekeeping team.

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.

Monkscroft Care Centre is an 80 bed Care Home situated in Cheltenham. The home offers Dementia, Nursing, residential and Respite care in a comfortable, homely setting. We’re rated 9.9 by Carehome.co.uk and Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

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.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

1. 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
2. A workplace pension
3. Free uniform
4. Free DBS
5. Higher rates of pay at weekends
6. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
7. Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
8. 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.