Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Downley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance

Refer a Friend £1000

Blue Light Card

My Rewards

Job summary

The Heights in High Wycombe is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring catering team. You’ll help prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents, while upholding high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Training is provided and no prior catering experience is required; a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful. At The Orders of St John Care Trust, a not-for-profit provider with a long history, you’ll become part of a warm, resident-focused environment that values teamwork,

Qualifications

• You don’t need formal catering experience; training provided.
• Holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful.
• Strong kitchen hygiene standards and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Work within a friendly catering team to deliver meals.
• Engage with residents to understand likes and provide good service.

Skills

Cooking interest

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Housekeeper Location: The Heights, High Wycombe - HP13 5US Pay rate: £12.97 per hour Contracted hours: 20 hours

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. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, The Heights is a purpose-built care home in High Wycombe offering specialist nursing and dementia care for older people. Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust, our not-for-profit status means every

decision is centred around our residents and helping the people we care for feel valued, respected and supported every day. AND 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. 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
• 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.