Kitchen Assistant

Wellford Gardens; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Wellford Gardens in Wheatley is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring catering team. You’ll help prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents, while upholding strict hygiene standards and delivering excellent service.

Training is provided if you lack catering experience, with a Basic Food Hygiene certificate being a plus. You’ll work with a friendly team, engaging with residents to understand their preferences and ensure mealtimes are highlights of their day.

Qualifications

• No formal catering experience required; training provided.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate optional and helpful.
• Keen interest in cooking and pride in kitchen hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene standards and cleanliness.
• Work as part of the catering team to deliver great service for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand preferences and needs.
• Support residents and colleagues in a warm, friendly environment.

Skills

Cooking interest

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

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
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.
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. Wellford Gardens is our first luxury new build incorporating all-inclusive in the comfort of luxurious surroundings. It will include en-suite bedrooms, fresh air ventilation, acoustic monitoring, landscaped gardens, private dining, hair and beauty facilities, cinema, lounge and sun terrace. The home is located just off the A40 on Park Hill in Wheatley. Wellford Gardens is a three-storey home with 65 bedrooms, offering residents round-the-clock residential and dementia care. The home design includes innovative new technologies including E-care and providing person centred care with many personalised options. 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. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing 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