Kitchen Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

Job summary

Bluebell View in Oswestry is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality meal preparation in a clean, safe kitchen. You will work around a friendly team, assisting with prep, service, and stock control.

The role offers a consistent routine within a well-organised kitchen and opportunities to develop skills while providing a valued service to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation and deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries and stock storage.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely.
• Support routines and contribute to a well organised kitchen environment.
• Build experience and develop skills within a supportive team.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Job description

About Bluebell View Bluebell View is an 80 bed care home in Oswestry, Shropshire, providing residential, nursing and residential dementia care.

Our dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence and comfort in a welcoming environment.

Kitchen Assistant £14.80 - £15.30 per hour Contracted to 44 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Role Overview As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment.

This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.

Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For A positive and reliable approach Good organisation and attention to detail Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS Uniform provided Group life assurance cover Wagestream

• financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more GP Online for you and your dependants under 16 Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications Clear opportunities for career development and progression Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role About Care Concern Group Bluebell View is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.