Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in South Cerney is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly catering team. In this role, you'll create delicious meals and drinks, catering to the preferences of residents to make mealtimes special. No prior catering experience is necessary, as training will be provided. Important skills include a passion for cooking, good hygiene standards, and strong communication. Enjoy a range of benefits including 28 days holiday and a workplace pension.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• Keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards.
• Good communication skills for engaging with elderly residents.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Understand residents' likes and dislikes for mealtimes.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking

Communication skills

Positive can-do approach

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant. Location: South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Pay rate: £12.78 per hour, plus NVQ and Weekend Enhancements Available. Contracted hours: 36 Hours per week.

We're currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You'll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day. 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. The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting. We're rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk and Good by the Care Quality Commission.

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing.

Benefits

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