Kitchen Assistant

Foxby Court; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care home in Gainsborough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing meals and beverages for residents, ensuring their dietary preferences are met. The position offers opportunities for development and comes with benefits like paid DBS and free training. Alternate weekend work is required.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Free Uniform

Free Training

Development and progression opportunities

Discounts on shopping and days out

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help to prepare meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Understand residents' likes and dislikes for a better dining experience.
• Promote choice and fulfillment for all residents.

Skills

Meal preparation

Understanding dietary needs

Communication skills

Job description

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The Orders of St John Care Trust is the 2nd largest not for profit care provider in the UK specialising in providing high quality, person centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing. As a charity we ensure that any revenue goes straight back into our homes meaning our residents and staff are well looked after.

Foxby Court Care Home is a welcoming & friendly home!

Foxby Court is pleasantly situated in spacious grounds in a residential area of Gainsborough and is ideally located for public transport.

Our residents' well being and comfort is our prime focus. This means that responding totheir individual needs is our top priority, so we are very proud to have received an "Outstanding" rating in this category in our recent CQC inspection.Overall we are classed as a GOOD Care Home.

Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.

We are currently looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for helping to prepare the meals, snacks and drinks for residents within the guidelines set by the Home Manager and Chef / Cook.

You will understand and promote the philosophy of choice rights and fulfilment for all residents.

You will get to know the residents and understand their likes and dislikes to ensure that they enjoy their dining experience

Alternate weekend working will be required.

As a key member of the OSJCT Team you can expect benefits such as:

• Paid DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free Training
• Development and progression opportunities
• “My Rewards” offering you discount on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more!