Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated Catering Team in a residential care home. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with older individuals and values their well-being. You'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, serving meals, and ensuring a safe environment. With flexible working hours and a supportive team, this position offers a rewarding experience in a caring atmosphere. Join this friendly staff team and make a difference in the lives of residents while developing your skills in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Team events

Care Friends referral program

Perkbox benefits

Long-standing service rewards

Birthday rewards

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with older people and have empathy for them.
• Able to operate laundry equipment safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Wash up catering equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Serve evening meals and clear tables after meals.
• Maintain records as required by your manager.

Skills

Empathy for older people

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Practical skills

Tools

Laundry equipment

Job description

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We currently have an opportunity for an energetic individual to join our Catering Team in our residential care home for older people as a Kitchen Assistant.

Bridgemead is a 32-bed residential care home by the river in central Bath. The health, well-being, and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. The home cares for those who live with dementia and provides respite care in Bath. View our lovely home here.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours": https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

Responsibilities:

• Wash up the catering equipment and utensils;
• Maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment;
• Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur;
• Maintain records as required by your manager;
• Serve the evening tea time meal (usually sandwiches or something very simple);
• Clear tables after meals.

We offer a full induction to the work and also provide other training as required by the post, but it will involve working alone.

About you:

• You need to enjoy working with older people and have empathy for them;
• You need to be able to operate laundry equipment safely and reliably;
• You should be able to work as part of a team to provide excellent service to our residents;
• You must be well-organized, practical, and adaptable.

For more details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

Hours:

Bank shifts are available to cover absences and holidays.

• 5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays;
• Career development opportunities, whether you're starting your career or looking to expand your skills;
• Be part of our friendly and committed staff team;
• Ongoing support from management;
• Flexible working hours;
• Team events;
• Care Friends referral program;
• Perkbox benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme;
• Long-standing service rewards;
• Birthday rewards.

What our staff say about us: "It is a friendly and welcoming place to work".

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.