Kitchen Assistant

Lambwood Heights; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Lambwood Heights is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our catering team and help deliver 5* meals with exceptional service. The role provides comprehensive training and an emphasis on hygiene, serving meals to residents in a friendly, supportive environment.

Hours are 40 per week with daytime shifts, based at Lambwood Heights, Chigwell. We offer benefits and a positive team culture in a busy care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive training provided to excel in the role.
• Desire to learn and passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of food prep and service areas and utensils.
• Work individually and with the team to support residents.

Skills

Hygiene

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen
Assistant to support our busy catering team and help us deliver 5* meals with
exceptional service.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&Cs apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more.

Location: Lambwood Heights, 244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and you will contribute towards this
by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are
clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a
team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the
preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development
opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different
experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required - we provide
comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn,

"Our mission" is to provide exceptional homes
for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable