Kitchen Assistant

Oakland Care; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Job summary

Oakland Care in Wigmore, Kent, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant. Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required; we provide comprehensive training to help you excel. You will assist with meal preparation, serving and maintaining hygienic standards in a busy kitchen.

Hours are 40 per week on day shifts including weekends. Pay is £13.20 per hour. We offer a range of rewards and development opportunities within a friendly team, including meals on shift and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role.

Responsibilities

• Hygiene and cleanliness are crucial; ensure food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments and be visible to residents.
• We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with various backgrounds.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Willing to learn

Job description

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

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank 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 anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days - Includes Weekends

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

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the 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 experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“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