Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team at Cromwell House in Norwich. This rewarding role involves preparing and serving meals while ensuring a warm and caring environment for residents. With a focus on teamwork and respect for older people, you'll have the chance to make a positive difference in their lives every day. The organization offers a supportive culture, genuine career progression, and numerous employee benefits, including holidays, life assurance, and training opportunities. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Free uniform

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Respect for older people and willingness to undertake training are essential.
• Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff.
• Perform basic cooking and cleaning duties.

Skills

Basic cooking

Cleaning

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant based at Cromwell House, Norwich

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part time - 18 hours

07:30 - 14:30 / 16:45 - 19:15 / 9 hours on a Saturday and 9 hours on a Sunday every weekend.

Salary £12.60 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45 minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Kitchen Assistant at MHA, you will be part of a dedicated team who prepare and serve meals for residents and staff.

Duties will be varied and include basic cooking and cleaning along with respect for older people. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Cromwell House care home in Norwich

Cromwell House is a modern, purpose built care home offering personalised residential and respite care for up to 38 residents. Nestled in a quiet residential area near Norwich city centre, the home provides easy access to shops, cafés, and local attractions, while offering a peaceful environment with beautiful, landscaped gardens.

Each comfortable, ensuite room can be personalised with residents own furniture, creating a true home from home feel. Our dedicated team provides 24 hour person centred care, focusing on each residents unique needs and preferences, so they can enjoy maximum independence with the reassurance that support is always available.

Every resident has an individualised care plan and a key worker who ensures their well being is prioritised each day. Whether for a short term stay or long term care, Cromwell House is a welcoming, supportive community where residents thrive.

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore, whilst previous experience is desirable, your respect for older people and willingness to undertake training is more important.

You do not need any qualifications to get started as a Kitchen Assistant. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.