Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A charitable care organization in Farnham Common is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. This role involves creating meals and understanding the unique preferences of residents. No formal catering experience is necessary, as training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and strong communication skills, with a focus on delivering excellent service. Benefits include competitive salary, 28 days of holiday, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme

Qualifications

• No prior formal catering experience needed; training provided.
• Helpful to hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Engage confidently with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Understand residents' likes and dislikes.
• Work with a team to provide care and kindness.

Skills

Good communication skills

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief Kitchen Assistant
Location: Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3HU
Pay rate: £12.27 per hour
Contracted hours: Relief

Farnham Common House care home is in an ideal location with easy access to the M40, M25, M4, and Slough. Our care home provides a comfortable, home-from-home living environment, offering 50 individual rooms positioned over four separate wings. At Farnham Common House care home, there is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in a variety of social activities. Personal items can be brought from home and added to rooms to give them that homely feel.

Responsibilities

• Join our catering team to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents.
• Get to know our residents and understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are a highlight of their day.
• Work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness in the home.

About you / Qualifications

• You don’t need previous formal catering experience; training will be provided.
• Helpful to hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Positive can-do attitude with good communication skills and a focus on delivering excellent resident service.
• Confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and to work as part of the wider team in the home.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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 successful referral
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme with discounts

Note: The Trust is a not-for-profit employer that reinvests every penny into residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in, and we offer training and development opportunities.