Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Downley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Downley is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to create delightful meals for residents. The role offers training, a supportive environment, and several benefits including 28 days holiday, pension, and discounts. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for cooking. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of its residents.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts through Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards'

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience required.
• Training provided for new staff.
• Passion for cooking and kitchen hygiene standards appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with elderly residents to understand their needs.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive can-do approach

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief Kitchen Assistant

Location: Downley, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5US

Pay rate: £12.27 per hour

Contracted hours: Relief

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. The Heights care home was designed and built to enable the effective delivery of specialist nursing care, with a practical nursing unit on each wing. The home provides a bright, safe and modern living environment, with 75 individual rooms.

Not only are there many on-site facilities, there is also plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating selection of activities available in our High Wycombe Care Home. We encourage our residents to bring personal items from home to give that home-from-home feel.

About the Trust and Benefits

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

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 / What we’re looking for

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. So, apply and get your career started with us today.