Kitchen Assistant

TieTalent; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.50 per hour

28 days annual leave

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus

Comprehensive Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A care home provider in Abingdon is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for residents. This entry-level full-time position requires a friendly and caring attitude towards residents. You will be responsible for maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness and assisting with food service. Training will be provided, and a supportive team environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and desire to work as part of a team.
• Ability to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing meals for residents.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and tidy during the shift.
• Serve meals and interact daily with residents.

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Assistant role at TieTalent.

Why join us? We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

What we can offer you

• £12.50 per hour
• Full time role - 40 hours per week
• Weekday and weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

Your role

As our Kitchen Assistant you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. An important part of your role will be keeping the kitchen clean, safe and tidy at all times whilst on shift. You will also help with serving meals and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents dignity at all times.

Heres some other important things you need to know:

• You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home and full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet