Kitchen Assistant

Runwood Homes; Herongate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in Herongate is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring smooth operations, and catering for special events. The ideal candidate loves food, excels in teamwork, and has experience in a fast-paced kitchen. This role offers benefits including 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Training and support for NVQ Level 1 and 2

Free DBS Check and uniform

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about food and providing high-quality service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Adhere to company policies, COSHH, and HACPP guidelines.
• Involve in catering for special events.

Skills

Passionate about food

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Job description

Job Overview

As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home. Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines. Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Involve in catering for special events such as annual summer fayres.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

Benefits

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on‑site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

Application

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. To apply, complete our short application form or visit the home where one of our team can help you.