Kitchen Assistant

Springcare Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care group is looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Wirral. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparation and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Full training provided, along with opportunities for personal development. Join a supportive work culture where you can make a difference.

Benefits

Access to work placed pension scheme

Ongoing fully funded training

Counselling and wellbeing support

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred, training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Ensure food is prepared according to hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area and equipment.
• Keep accurate records of food supplies and temperatures.
• Be aware of residents' dietary preferences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Education

Food and hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Brimstage Manor - Kitchen Assistant

What is it like to work for Springcare?

Here is what Ola says, “it is always busy but great to see people enjoy their food. You also get a chance to cook when you feel confident to do so.”

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team member to join our kitchen team. We are a family run group of Residential and Nursing homes in Shropshire, Cheshire and The Wirral and we want you to join our Springcare family. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, who strives to provide a healthy and respectful work culture.

About you

You will be positive, enthusiastic, and professional and be willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents receive high quality service. We need someone who is self-motivated and has excellent communication skills.

Desirable qualifications

• Food and hygiene certificate
• Previous experience in a similar role however training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Assisting the head cook to ensure that food is prepared in accordance with food hygiene regulations.
• Helping to keep the kitchen area and equipment clean and to the standard for food hygiene.
• Under guidance of head cook, maintaining accurate records of food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures
• Being aware of varied preferences and dietary requirements of individual residents

What Springcare can offer to you

• Permanent full and part time day contracts – with access to our work placed pension scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card – where you can make savings across hundreds of national retailers
• Full support with ongoing fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications with career progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend £££ scheme for each friend that you recommend (T&C apply)
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support.
• Family friendly policies
• Smooth robust recruitment process through our portal.
• Successful applicants would require two written references, a standard/enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) (depending on role) and evidence of a right to work in the UK check.

Commitment to safe recruitment

Springcare are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.