Kitchen Assistant

Elmbrook Court-Catering; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home catering service in the Vale of White Horse is seeking a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation, serving meals, and working as part of a team. Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not mandatory, as comprehensive training is provided. Team members enjoy excellent benefits such as enhanced holiday pay and milestone birthday rewards. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now to start making a difference.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• A passion for food and a desire to learn are essential.
• Teamwork and communication skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food preparation and service areas are clean and hygienic.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals.
• Contribute to the overall hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen.

Skills

Hygiene and cleanliness

Ability to work in a team

Passion for food

Job description

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Elmbrook Court, Grove Rd, Wantage OX12 7BY

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!