Kitchen Assistant

The Talent Hub; Ware; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care company is looking for a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Ware, Hertfordshire. You will support meal preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. If you have previous kitchen experience and a caring nature, apply today. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to the Blue Light Card

Support in achieving additional qualifications

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position is essential.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control, and COSHH.
• Experience in a care home environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support in the kitchen with meal preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork ability

Caring nature

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Ware, Hertfordshire

Location:Westgate House Care Centre, Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP

Salary:£12.21 per hour, plus a 50p per hour weekend enhancement

Hours:40 hours per week, 7.30am - 4pm / 8am - 4.30pm / 9.30am - 6pm, 5 shifts across Monday to Sunday

Job type:Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre.We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g.Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals
• Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations
• Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed
• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef
• Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation
• Work closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience of working in a similar positionis essential to be successful
• Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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