Kitchen Assistant

Care South; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Care South is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Wickmeads, a residential care home in Christchurch. This role involves meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting residents during mealtimes. With a flexible schedule, you will join a dedicated kitchen team, contributing to the care of our community.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen is not essential.
• Caring individual capable of supporting residents during mealtimes.
• Flexible in hours and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef team with meal preparation.
• Ensure kitchen and dining areas are kept hygienic.
• Assist residents with their dining experience.

Skills

Caring

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Kitchen Assistant:

Pay rate:£12.30 per hour

30 Hours per week over 3 days to include alternate weekends

We are not currently offering sponsorship

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team atWickmeads,our residential care home, located a stone's throw from the idyllic Tuckton Gardens and River Stour,Christchurch, Dorset.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on thereward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Support the Chef team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents
• Assist with supporting residents with an enjoyable dining experience every day
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept hygienic and clean
• Washing all cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas

Who are we looking for:

Previous experience within a kitchen environment is not essential but be prepared to be busy in a fast-paced role.

Caring individual with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.

Flexible in the hours that you work and happy to join in as part of our larger kitchen team.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on01202712448.