Kitchen Assistant

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurum Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join its community-focused team. This role involves supporting residents in a care home by ensuring a clean kitchen environment and delivering food and drinks. Candidates should have kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and be able to follow through on responsibilities. Full or part-time contracts are available with various perks, which include competitive hourly pay, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays

Life insurance

Free DBS (T & C’s apply)

Free or discounted meals

Free parking

Company pension

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Employee assistance programme

Free in-house training

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen assistant experience required.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met.
• Wash up and disinfect kitchen surfaces daily.
• Prepare and deliver trays of drinks as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience?

Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home?

We are seeking an experienced and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Ensuring C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
• Washing up with respect for all equipment.
• Thoroughly disinfecting kitchen floor and work surfaces daily.
• Adhering to the dishwasher cleaning schedule.
• Setting up and maintaining the tea trolley throughout the day.
• Wiping all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays, where applicable.
• Regularly emptying bins and disposing of waste bags.
• Laying tables in the dining room.
• Preparing and delivering trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits to visitors/relatives as required.
• Performing any other ad hoc duties within the role.

What makes a successful candidate:

• Previous kitchen assistant experience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, showing creativity and passion.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

What can we offer you in return for your hard work and commitment?

• Full or part-time contracts available, including weekend work.
• 22 or 44 hours per week.
• Pay rate: £12.21 per hour.
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Life insurance.
• Free DBS (T & C’s apply).
• Free or discounted meals.
• Free parking.
• Company pension.
• Wagestream – Same-day pay.
• Employee assistance programme – healthcare and mental health support.
• Free in-house training via our e-learning platform, your Hippo, and fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review.
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply).
• Being part of an organization that values and empowers its people.

Please Note: Aurem Care does not offer visa sponsorship.

Why join us?

Aurem Care has been awarded the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

We believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones, where people care about people.

Our team plays an essential role in maintaining our values every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Commitment, and Connection

If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job that makes a real difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you now!