Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; West Lindsey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend £1000

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Beckside Care Home in Lincoln to support our friendly catering team in preparing meals, snacks and drinks for residents.

No prior catering experience is required, training will be provided; a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred. You will help maintain kitchen hygiene, engage with residents and contribute to warm, compassionate mealtimes.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; training provided.
• Ability to engage with elderly residents and maintain hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Work with the catering team to deliver meals to residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Communications

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Beckside, Lincoln

Pay rate: £13.01 per hour

Contracted hours: Bank / Relief

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.

Situated in a quiet residential area overlooking North Hykeham’s beautiful village green is Beckside Care Home, offering first class and compassionate residential, nursing and respite care to 57 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings. The nursing unit provides tranquility through beautiful views which often enhances spiritual wellbeing.

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:

• 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.