Kitchen Assistant - AV

Curaa Group; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Curaa Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food service in a compassionate care environment. The ideal candidate will work well in a team, demonstrate strong communication skills, and maintain high standards of cleanliness while providing exceptional service to residents.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Refer a Friend scheme - up to £250

Free Uniform, DBS & meals

Free training

Pension contributions through Nest

Flexibility with shifts

Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with food service and meal delivery.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Wash and clean all equipment and utensils used in food preparation.
• Help provide refreshments for residents and guests.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and stocked.
• Stay organized and follow recipes.

Skills

Team Player

Strong Communication

Energetic

Flexibility

Passionate about Service

Positive Outlook

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Who are we:

Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.

Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.

Respect: At Curaa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.

Integrity: Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents, partners, and each other. We do what is right, especially when no one is watching.

Community: We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls, as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.

Learning: By fostering a culture of learning, we ensure that our team remains innovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.

The successful applicant will:

• Help the Chef to deliver food service of high quality within the home, and also with meal service to the residents.
  

• Demonstrate the uppermost standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene in the kitchen area, including all equipment and appliances, adhering to all regulatory and statutory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  

• Responsible for the cleaning and washing of everything to do with the meals, from the workstation and equipment utilized in food preparation to any utensils used during the meal.
  

• Assist the Housekeeping Supervisor with providing refreshments for the residents and guests at the home.
  

• Guarantee that areas such as dining rooms and others are clean and stocked appropriately.
  

• Be organised and good at keeping records as well as able to follow recipes.
  

What we are looking for:

Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the Care Home. And, whether you are helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you will always have their well-being in mind above anything else.

Requirements

You will need to be:

• A team player who engages well with others.
  

• Strong communicator and influencer.
  

• Energetic and hard-working.
  

• Flexible and adaptable to change.
  

• Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
  

• A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.
  

  
  
  
  

Benefits

We Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
  

• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).
  

• Enhancements for nights, NVQs and years of service. *
  

• Monthly and Quarterly Achievement awards.
  

• Free Uniform, DBS & meals.
  

• Free video-based and in-house training.
  

• Pension contributions through Nest.
  

• Variety of shifts and flexibility.
  

• Free onsite parking.
  

* Subject to T&Cs of employment.