Kitchen Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Warmley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Weekend pay enhancements

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

A Bank Kitchen Assistant role at Monkscroft Care Centre in Cheltenham, paid at £13.01 per hour with weekend enhancements. Join a friendly catering team dedicated to delivering meals and beverages that residents enjoy, while getting to know their preferences and needs.

You’ll receive training even if you lack prior catering experience, with a focus on kitchen hygiene and a positive, proactive approach to service for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; training provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Keen on cooking and maintaining kitchen hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents, ensuring quality and portion control.
• Work with the catering team to deliver meals with warmth and care.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and documentation for resident meals.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bank Kitchen Assistant: Location: Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham, GL51 7DP Pay rate: £13.01 per hour ( weekend enhancements available) Contracted hours: Bank shifts Shift times: 08.00-14.00, 08.00-18.30, 14.00-18.30

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for a Bank 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. Monkscroft Care Centre, located in the heart of Cheltenham, offers outstanding person centred and friendly dementia and nursing care for

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.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 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

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. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. #IND1