Kindness-Driven Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

HC One; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Chippenham is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality meals to residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have some kitchen experience and a willingness to achieve an NVQ2 qualification in Catering. This position values kindness and respect, playing a pivotal role in the lives of those you serve. Competitive hourly rate and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing access via Wagestream

Award-winning learning and development

GP Online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering.
• Must show patience, respect, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Serve meals with respect and warmth.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.
• Show new team members safe kitchen practices.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen clean.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A leading care home provider in Chippenham is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality meals to residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met. The ideal candidate will have some kitchen experience and a willingness to achieve an NVQ2 qualification in Catering. This position values kindness and respect, playing a pivotal role in the lives of those you serve. Competitive hourly rate and various benefits are included.