Kitchen Assistant

Aria Care; Towcester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Towcester seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and kitchen maintenance. The role requires no specific qualifications but experience in a kitchen is helpful. You will work 30 hours weekly, including weekends, with a pay rate of £12.21 per hour. Benefits include a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday discounts, and recognition awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, experience in a kitchen or catering environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals for residents.
• Maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning

Hygienic practices

Job description

This is a Kitchen Assistant role at a 53-bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home in Towcester, Northampton. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, including every other weekend, and will be paid £12.21 per hour.

Main duties of the job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals for the residents of the care home. This may include tasks such as food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining a hygienic and safe kitchen environment. You should be a passionate and fast learner, with a keen interest in hospitality and a desire to grow in the field. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both residents and staff. The company is committed to learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences, and thrives on empathy, respect, and a growth mindset.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Brook House Care Home, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 6HR
• 53 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• 30hrs per week - 8.30am-6pm including every other weekend

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

Are you a passionate and a fast learner, looking for a place where you can grow in hospitality? We have a great opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant so why not get in touch!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar kitchen or catering environment would be an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.