Kitchen Assistant

Edwardstow Court; Stow-on-the-Wold; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

Edwardstow Court is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring catering team at Stow-on-the-Wold. You’ll help create meals, snacks and drinks that delight residents, and get to know their preferences so mealtimes are bright and enjoyable.

You’ll work alongside a friendly team, upholding high kitchen hygiene standards and providing warm, supportive service to residents and colleagues alike. Training will be provided, with additional benefits for weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• You don’t need previous formal catering experience; training will be provided.
• Having a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful.
• Positive can-do attitude with good communication and care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and cleanliness to high standards.
• Work with the catering team to support resident wellbeing.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen hygiene

Communication skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Stow on the Wold, GL54 1FG

Pay rate: Up to £13.76 per hour

Contracted hours: Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 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 £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you 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.