Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Stow-on-the-Wold seeks a Kitchen Assistant to create meals and snacks for residents, ensuring high standards of kitchen hygiene. Training provided; candidates should have a positive attitude and good communication skills. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on enhancing residents' dining experiences.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards' programme

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience is necessary; training will be provided.
• Keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards.
• Able to engage confidently with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Get to know residents' likes and dislikes to enhance mealtimes.
• Work as part of a caring and friendly catering team.

Skills

Cooking enthusiasm

Kitchen hygiene standards

Good communication skills

Positive can-do approach

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Stow on the Wold, GL54 1FG

Pay rate: Up to £13.06 per hour

Contracted hours: Bank

Role overview

We're currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You'll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day. In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Edwardstow Court is a 48 bed Care Home situated in the heart of the Cotswold market town Stow-on-the-Wold. The home offers compassionate, individualised residential, dementia, respite, and day care in a comfortable, homely setting.

Job benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About you

You don't need to have previous formal catering experience, as we'll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we're looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You'll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills and you'll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible. You'll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.