Kitchen Assistant

Runwood Care Homes; Warwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting chefs, and catering for special events. With a commitment to high-quality service, the position offers training opportunities and benefits including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Paid training

Free DBS check and uniform

Funding/support for NVQ Level 1 and 2

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about high-quality service.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to undergo training for personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Cater for special events such as summer fayres.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Kitchen Experience

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Care Home: Park View

Hours per week: 32

Salary: £12.21 an hour

About the role:

As members of the support services team, Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, performing general kitchen tasks, and ensuring smooth operations in the care home. Adherence to company policies, COSHH, and HACCP guidelines is essential. You will also assist in catering for special events, such as summer fayres.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and discounts on travel, dining, and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme for staff and immediate family
• Paid training and comprehensive induction
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Funding/support for NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Career progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We seek a passionate Kitchen Assistant committed to high-quality service. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required, along with experience in a fast-paced kitchen. We support personal growth through training to enhance skills and ensure a safe working environment.

About Runwood Homes:

Founded in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care with over 59 homes across the UK. We focus on personalized care and continuous staff development through internal and external training programs.

We are dedicated to innovative care for individuals with dementia and setting industry standards. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks to safeguard adults. Applications can be made via our online form or by visiting the home for assistance.