Kitchen Assistant

Colten Care; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks (hourly rate)

Uniform provided

Excellent inductions, training and 'on

Real career progression opportunities

Annual pay review

Overtime opportunities to suit your"}

Job summary

Colten Care is seeking a Kitchen Porter at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The role focuses on keeping the kitchen and equipment spotless and supporting the chef to deliver nutritious, locally sourced meals for residents each day.

We value reliability, teamwork and a positive attitude, with ongoing training and clear progression opportunities within Colten Care.

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed Kitchen Porter with a can-do attitude.
• Must adhere to high standards of food hygiene and health& safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy care-home kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Keep dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment spotless and hygienic.
• Support the chef to prepare a nutritious daily menu using fresh local produce.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Food safety

Punctual

Job description

Kitchen Domestic

From £13.09 up to £15.41 per hour

**At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more**

24.5 hours per week including alternate weekends (includes paid breaks)

Introduction

We're looking for a reliable and committed Kitchen Porter to join our team and become a valued part of day-to-day life in our home, Newstone House in Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

You'll take pride in your role, settling for nothing less than spotless dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment, helping maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

You'll support the chef to offer a consistent, nutritious daily menu using fresh local produce and ingredients, helping make a meaningful difference to the health and well-being of our residents each and every day.

We always look to inspire, develop and motivate our staff through a successful succession plan. Our catering roles are wide and varied, and there are many other exciting roles within the home that play an important part of day-to-day life for our residents, so who knows where this exciting journey may lead?

About you

You're a team player with an enthusiasm for what you do and a can-do attitude. You'll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience, with attention to detail and a sense of fun.

As part of the catering team, you'll aspire to the highest standards, showing great teamwork to ensure that all regulations for food health and hygiene are adhered to at all times.

About Colten Care

We're an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.
We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.
If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Benefits

• Paid breaks (hourly rate)

• Uniform provided

• Excellent inductions, training and 'on the job' support

• Real career progression opportunities

• Annual pay review

• Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances.

• Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty

• Contributory pension scheme

• Background checks at no cost to you