Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme £1000

Blue Light Card

My Rewards programme

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for The Meadows in Didcot, Oxfordshire. You’ll work with a friendly catering team to prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents, helping create enjoyable mealtimes in a welcoming home.

No extensive catering experience is required as training will be provided; a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred and kitchen hygiene is a priority. You will contribute to a supportive, resident-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; training provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Strong kitchen hygiene standards.
• Good communication and positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the catering team to deliver meals.
• Engage with residents to understand preferences and dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking interest

Communication

Hygiene knowledge

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Housekeeper

Location: The Meadows, Didcot , Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £13.14 Per Hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted Hours: Bank

Shift Pattern: TBD

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.

Situated in a quiet and residential street in near to Didcot town centre lies The Meadows. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, respite, early-stage dementia and nursing care for up to 68 residents in a welcoming, friendly and cosy environment.

Situated in a quiet and residential street in near to Didcot town centre lies The Meadows. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, respite, early-stage dementia and nursing care for up to 68 residents in a welcoming, friendly and cosy environment.

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
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• 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.

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