Kitchen Assistant

The Heights; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. This role involves preparing meals and engaging with residents. No formal catering experience is required, but a passion for cooking and good communication skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay, 28 days holiday, a workplace pension, and opportunities for training and development. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality care and service to residents.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts through Blue Light Card and ‘My Rewards’ programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering is helpful, but not necessary.
• Willingness to engage positively with elderly residents.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kitchen hygiene standards

Passion for cooking

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location : Downley, High Wycombe

Pay rate : £12.27 per hour

Contracted hours : 20 hours per week

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 Heights care home was designed and built to enable the effective delivery of specialist nursing care, with a practical nursing unit on each wing. The home provides a bright, safe and modern living environment, with 75 individual rooms. Not only are there many on-site facilities, there is also plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating selection of activities available in our High Wycombe Care Home. We encourage our residents to bring personal items from home to give that home-from-home feel.

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)
• A workplace pension
• 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 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.