Kitchen Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for residents. With competitive pay and numerous benefits, it's an excellent opportunity for those passionate about care, with training provided for newcomers.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Unlimited referral bonuses

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training provided.
• Eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Two satisfactory employment references needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Support kitchen staff in presenting meals.
• Help keep communal areas and residents' rooms tidy.

Skills

High standards

Attention to cleanliness

Compassion

Job description

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: £12.21 per hour

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

Hours: 15 Hours a week

The Role of Kitchen Assistant:

1. 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. You’ll help us keep our home clean and tidy, assist with meal preparation, and welcome visitors.
2. Support the Kitchen staff in preparing meals, presented to the highest standard.
3. This role may include cleaning residents’ bedrooms, flats, communal areas, and offices.
4. You may also assist in providing healthy and nutritious food, keeping all kitchen and store areas clean, and following hygienic practices to protect our residents.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays (Pro Rata)
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance programme
• 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 so, you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield! Whether you’re new to care or seeking a new career, we’re looking for general assistants to join our growing team.
• No experience? No problem — we’ll provide all necessary training. What’s more important is that you have high standards and a natural calling to care!

Please note: This role requires 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 need to disclose details regarding convictions; failure to do so may result in revocation of an employment offer.