Kitchen Assistant

CARE SOUTH; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Onsite learning and development

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

CARE SOUTH is seeking a kitchen support role to assist in preparing fresh meals, snacks and drinks for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met. You will help maintain cleanliness and sanitise areas in line with food safety regulations, while supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience during meals.

We value HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork—and offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for progression in a not-for-profit care

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous care or catering experience is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to support residents during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and kitchen team with basic preparation of meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Assist residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Wash cooking appliances and crockery; sanitise food preparation areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen experience

Flexibility

Job description

Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery - sanitising all food preparation areas.

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You'll Love Working with Us

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.

Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills

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.

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team.

Our current benefits package includes:

• Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.