Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care trust is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly team at Henlow Court in Dursley. You'll create enjoyable meal experiences for residents, engaging with them to understand their likes and dislikes. This role offers the chance to grow and provides a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience in catering not required, but helpful to have a Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Positive can-do attitude and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their individual needs.

Skills

Kitchen hygiene standards

Good communication skills

Cooking

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Dursley

Pay rate: £12.31

Contracted hours: Bank role.

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.

Henlow Court located in residential area of Dursley offers high-quality, compassionate and trusted residential, nursing and respite care to 40 residents. The home is situated in a quiet residential area in the town of Dursley and is within walking distance of the shops and amenities.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 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.

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 £1000 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.

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.