Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. You will create meals and snacks for residents while ensuring kitchen hygiene. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. Enjoy a supportive team environment and contribute to residents' well-being.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform and DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Discounts through Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Qualifications

• No prior formal catering experience needed as training will be provided.
• Comfortable engaging with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Support kitchen hygiene standards and follow food safety practices.
• Work with the catering team to provide care and kindness.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Good communication skills

Passion for cooking

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Relief Kitchen Assistant – Location: Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9DL. Pay rate: £12.27 per hour. Contracted hours: Relief.

Mulberry Court care home is a small, friendly home in the heart of Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Mulberry Court has 23 boutique-style en-suite bedrooms and a dedicated visitor lounge, along with many other facilities, making it modern yet homely and personal.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Get to know residents, understand their preferences, and help ensure mealtimes are a highlight of their day.
• Work with the catering team to provide care, warmth and kindness in a home setting.
• Support kitchen hygiene standards and follow food safety practices.

In Return / Benefits

• Competitive salary and training and development opportunities.
• Not-for-profit employer reinvesting in residents, colleagues and the homes.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Workplace pension.
• Free uniform and Free DBS.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for successful referrals.
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme with discounts.

About You

You don’t need prior formal catering experience, as training will be provided. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be helpful. We’re looking for someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards, with a positive can-do attitude, good communication skills, and a passion for ensuring residents receive the best service. You’ll be comfortable engaging with elderly residents and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

How to Apply

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to be a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, apply and start your career with us today.