Kitchen Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Hertford; On-site; GBP 19,475,000 - 26,366,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hols)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant role at Foxby Court Care Home involves preparing meals and beverages for residents, working with a friendly catering team to ensure meals are a highlight of the day.

No prior catering experience is required; training will be provided, with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred. A positive, hygienic, team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• No prior formal catering experience required; training will be provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred).
• Positive can-do attitude with good communication and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Work with the catering team to meet residents' preferences and deliver quality service.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Foxby Court

Pay rate: £12.31

Contracted hours: 26

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day

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

The home offers residents a real home from home in a calm and friendly environment. Cosy bedrooms look out onto landscaped gardens with raised planters, vegetable patches and water features, whilst comfortable lounges and friendly dining areas ensure residents can relax and enjoy all the usual home comforts.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 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)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 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 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.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.

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