Kitchen Assistant

Hallmark Care Homes; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in South Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant. You will join a passionate team, responsible for delivering top-quality dining experiences to residents. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. The role offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development and training

Pension and life assurance

Health benefits

Employee rewards and discounts

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Punctuality and reliability are highly valued traits.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a delightful dining experience for residents.
• Work closely with chefs to ensure top-quality food services.

Skills

Kitchen Experience

Communication Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

People Skills

Eager to Learn

Influential

Flexible Hours

Job description

Overview

Add Your Flavour: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Kitchen Assistant at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Henley Manor Care Home

Type: Full Time - 38.5 Hours - alternate weekends

Salary: £12.74 PH

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. We believe in celebrating the privilege of aging and embracing it with open arms. Since our inception in 1997, we've been committed to delivering outstanding care across all our homes in England and Wales. As a family-run provider, we understand the importance of nurturing relationships, and that's why our care revolves around family values. Each of our homes is equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.

About the Role

Are you ready to be a part of delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents? As a Kitchen Assistant at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy top-quality food services in an unparalleled setting. Working closely with our chefs, you'll contribute to creating a dining experience that exceeds expectations and brings joy to our residents' lives.

What We're Looking For

• Kitchen Experience: While prior experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous, it's not essential. We value passion and a willingness to learn above all else.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective collaboration within our team.
• Reliability: Punctuality and reliability are highly valued traits that contribute to the smooth running of our kitchen operations.
• Adaptability: The ability to embrace change with an open mind is crucial in our dynamic work environment.
• People Skills: We're seeking individuals who are approachable, confident, and diplomatic in their interactions with colleagues and residents alike.
• Eager to Learn: We appreciate enthusiastic and flexible learners who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
• Influential: If you possess excellent influencing, negotiating, and listening skills, we want to hear from you.
• Flexible Hours: A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional shifts outside of the norm, is required to meet the needs of our residents.

Benefits

• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.
• Balance is Key: Experience a fulfilling work-life balance, nurturing your well-being.

Commitment

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence. When you join our team as a Kitchen Assistant, you become part of our bighearted community, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey and make a positive impact in the lives of others, we invite you to apply and join us on our mission of providing exceptional care and service to our residents!

Equal Opportunity

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options, you’d like to request in making your application, please send an email to [e-mail]