Kitchen Assistant

Hungerford House; Corsham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring not-for-profit organization in Corsham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated catering team. This role involves preparing meals and engaging with residents to enhance their dining experience. No formal catering experience is necessary, as training will be provided. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred. Enjoy benefits such as 28 days holiday, a workplace pension, and access to discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience required, training will be provided.
• Keen interest in cooking and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to engage with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and drinks for residents.
• Understand residents' food preferences.
• Contribute to a caring environment.

Skills

Cooking interest

Good communication skills

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Housekeeper

Location : Corsham

Pay rate : £12.31

Contracted hours : 0 Bank role

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, 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.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team :

• 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 £ 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.