Kitchen Assistant

Gregory House; Grantham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in Grantham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare meals and support elderly residents. Previous catering experience is not required, as training will be provided. The role involves engaging with residents to enhance their dining experience while maintaining kitchen hygiene standards. The home offers a range of benefits, including 28 days holiday and a competitive salary.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience needed; training provided.
• Ability to relate to elderly residents in a caring manner.
• Comfortable in a kitchen environment with hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring and sensitive communication

Basic Food Hygiene knowledge

Positive can-do approach

Job description

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Location: GregoryHouse, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Pay rate:£12.31 per hour

Contracted hours: 0

ABOUT OUR ROLE

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.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Gregory House is a 31 bed Care Home situated in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The home offers residential and day care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme,offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner.

You don’t need to have previous formal catering experience, as we’ll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we’re looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills and you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.