Kitchen Assistant

Springcare Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run group of Residential and Nursing homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain hygiene standards. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and possess good communication skills. Previous experience is preferred but training is available. The role offers permanent contracts, access to a pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to workplace pension scheme

Early pay using Wage Stream App

Fully funded training for qualifications

Counselling and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred; training to be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure food hygiene regulations are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Education

Food and hygiene certificate (desired but not essential)

Job description

Overview

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What is it like to work for Springcare? Ola says, “it is always busy but great to see people enjoy their food. You also get a chance to cook when you feel confident to do so.” We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team member to join our kitchen team. We are a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, who strives to provide a healthy and respectful work culture.

About you: You will be positive, enthusiastic, and professional and be willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents receive high quality service. We need someone who is self-motivated and has excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Assisting the head cook to ensure that food is prepared in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
• Helping to keep the kitchen area and equipment clean and to the standard for food hygiene.
• Under guidance of head cook, maintaining accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures.
• Being aware of varied preferences and dietary requirements of individual residents.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Desired but not essential: Food and hygiene certificate.
• Previous experience in a similar role; training will be provided.

What Springcare can offer

• Permanent full and part time day contracts – with access to our workplace pension scheme.
• Early pay using Wage Stream App – withdraw up to 50% of earnings in advance of pay.
• Access to Blue Light Card – savings across hundreds of national retailers.
• Fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications with career progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support.
• Family friendly policies.
• Smooth recruitment process through our portal.

Requirements

• Successful applicants would require two written references, a standard/enhanced DBS (depending on role) and evidence of right to work in the UK.

Springcare are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.