Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Chesham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team in preparing meals and engaging with residents. The role requires a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring hygiene standards. No formal experience necessary, as training will be provided. Benefits include 28 days of holiday, a workplace pension, and various discounts through employee programs.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts through Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience needed, training provided.
• Positive can-do approach with a focus on hygiene standards.
• Passionate about providing exceptional service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Create meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with elderly residents to understand their individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen hygiene standards

Good communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Location: Chesham Leys, Chesham, HP5 3BP | Pay rate: £12.27 | Contracted hours: 20

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. As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.

Benefits

• 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 £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. So, apply and get your career started with us today.