Kitchen Assistant - £12.71p.h - Bank/Relief

Silvercrest Care; Pontypridd; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive training

Employee referral scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

SilverCrest is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant (Care Home) at The Hollies, Pontypridd. Bank/Relief shift with a pay rate of £12.71 per hour. The role supports the Head Chef and catering team to provide high-quality meals while ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are met.

You will help maintain a clean, compliant kitchen and assist with dining areas and resident interaction. The position offers training in food safety and hygiene, a supportive work environment, and opportunities to make a

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen.
• Care environment experience preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including holidays.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Support Head Chef and catering team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Ensure meals meet residents' dietary needs and nutritional standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and dining areas per policy and safety rules.
• Assist in keeping dining areas clean, stocked, and welcoming for residents.
• Engage with residents during mealtimes to promote a positive dining experience.

Connaissances

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Description du poste

Kitchen Assistant (Care Home) - £12.71p.h - Bank/Relief

We are currently seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant working bank/relief to join our catering team, at The Hollies, Pontypridd.

**Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.

About Us: The Hollies is part of a small family of nursing homes across South Wales. We are committed to providing quality care that prioritises the privacy, dignity, and choice of our residents.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Head Chef and catering team to deliver high-quality food service within the home.

• Ensuring meals cater to the varied dietary needs of our residents with high nutritional standards.

• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment according to company policies and food safety standards.

• Assisting in the upkeep of dining areas, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and welcoming.

• Engaging with residents during meal services, promoting a positive dining experience.

• Assisting residents who may require additional support or comfort during mealtimes.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Complying with all health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including attending mandatory training as required.

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Safely handling kitchen equipment and following best practices for lifting and safety.

About the role

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive training, including food safety and hygiene.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ daily lives.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free of charge.

What We Ask in Return

• A caring, adaptable individual with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in a kitchen setting preferred, but not essential.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including potential holiday and sickness cover.

• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and procedures (training will be provided).

If you have a passion for quality service and enjoy working in a caring environment, we’d love to hear from you!

**Whilst we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, all applicants must be able to meet the requirements of the role, including working the advertised shifts and undertaking the duties of the role safely, appropriately and competently.

About the company

At SilverCrest we provide the highest quality of care in specially-designed care homes across South Wales. Each of our homes is a real community where residents’ health and well-being are the top priority.

Our staff are caring, respectful and dedicated professionals who share our vision of providing a safe and happy environment. Our residents have the freedom to live as independently as they like, whilst having access to the highest quality care at all times.

We invest in our people as they are paramount to running a successful care home so we have an attractive employee package. Our ethos is to provide quality care, and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents is at the heart of everything we do.

Required Criteria

• Previous experience working in a kitchen

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience working in a care environment