Kitchen Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd; Loughton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Loughton seeks a Kitchen Assistant to maintain hygiene and assist in meal preparation. Previous kitchen experience is a plus but not essential as training is provided. Enjoy benefits such as a free meal per shift and enhanced annual leave. This part-time role requires you to work 24 hours a week with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays extra day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and service areas are clean and hygienic.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

Skills

Passion for food

Hygiene and cleanliness

Job description

Overview

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

Benefits

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• And much more….

Location and Hours

• Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU
• Hours: 24 hours per week
• Pay: £12.60 per hour
• Contract: Part-time, Permanent
• Shift: Days

Role Overview

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us: Hygiene and cleanliness are crucial to us, and you will contribute toward this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What you need to succeed

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage; however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you succeed in your new role.

Our mission

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!