Kitchen Assistant

Abbeyfield Living; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Abbeyfield Living as a Kitchen Assistant where you will play a crucial role in ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for residents. This is an entry-level position that offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including paid leave and a comprehensive induction. Perfect for those passionate about making a difference in a caring team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays

Comprehensive induction

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have high standards and a natural calling to care.
• No experience necessary; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and create a clean environment.
• Support kitchen staff in serving meals.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in communal areas.

Skills

High standards

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

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For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Pay: 12.21p/h

Location: Bradbury House,Wasdale Rd, Gosforth, Seascale CA20 1AU

Hours: 15 Hours a week

The Role Of Kitchen Assistant

• As one of our valued Kitchen Assistants, you’re at the front line of care. We’re passionate about creating a lovely environment for our residents to enjoy. So you’ll help us keep our Home clean and tidy for our residents, assist with meal preparation, and welcome our many visitors.
• Support the Kitchen staff in preparing meals, presented to the highest standard.
• This varied role may include cleaning of the residents’ bedrooms, self-contained flats, the communal areas and offices.
• You may also assist in providing healthy and nutritious food for our residents. By keeping all kitchen and store areas clean, and following all hygienic practices you help protect our residents and keep them safe.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (Pro Rata)
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
  
  

About You

• Do you have high standards and like things to be neat and tidy? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking for a new career, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of general assistants.
• Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have have high standards, and a natural calling to care!
  
  

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

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