Kitchen Assistant

OSJCT Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Holid

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Blue Light Card & My Rewards

Job summary

OSJCT Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the catering team at Goodson Lodge in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. You’ll help prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents and learn a friendly, resident‑facing cooking routine.

You don’t need prior catering experience; training will be provided. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable, and you’ll work as part of a supportive team in a not-for-profit care home offering training, PPE, and weekend enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; training provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards and safety.
• Support the catering team to deliver enjoyable mealtimes.

Job description

Housekeeper

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Pay rate: £13.01 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.

Goodson Lodge is situated in the historic county town of Trowbridge. This purpose-built care home has been created with our residents in mind. The home provides 24-hour specialist person-centred dementia care, residential care and respite care.

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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing

• 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.