Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Floryn House Care Home in Yarnton, Oxfordshire. You will support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.

The role requires a hands-on approach and you will work closely with the Chef and team to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. The successful candidate will have a positive, reliable attitude and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality meals.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Help with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Our brand new, purpose-built facility situated in the beautiful village of Yarnton, Oxfordshire, provides exemplary Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 73-residents. As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times. This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential
• Floryn House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)