Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Aurem Care; Borough Green; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home organisation in Borough Green is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and assisting in food service. The ideal candidate should possess previous kitchen experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexibility with a banking contract at £12.21 per hour, along with benefits such as life insurance, free meals, and company pension. If you are passionate about creating a caring dining experience, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Life insurance

Free DBS

Free or discounted meals

Free parking

Company pension

Same-day pay

Employee assistance programme

Free in-house training

Yearly salary review

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen assistant experience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, demonstrating creativity and passion for the work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
• Wash up with respect for all equipment.
• Ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily.
• Ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to.
• Ensure that the tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day.
• Where applicable, wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays.
• Empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags.
• Ensure tables are laid in dining room.
• Ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits are made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required.
• Any other ad hoc duties within the role.
• Enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
• Wash up with respect for all equipment.
• Ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily.
• Ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to.
• Ensure that the tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day.
• Where applicable, wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays.
• Empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags.
• Ensure tables are laid in dining room.
• Ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits are made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required.
• Any other ad hoc duties within the role.
• Enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous kitchen assistant experience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, demonstrating creativity and passion for the work.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities.

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK. Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones. Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day. Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

Benefits

• Bank contract, work as and when required.
• Pay: £12.21 per hour.
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
• Life insurance.
• Free DBS (T & C's apply).
• Free or discounted meals.
• Free parking.
• Company pension.
• Wagestream - Same-day pay.
• Employee assistance programme - healthcare and mental health support.
• Free in-house training via our e-learning platform, Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review.
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C's apply).
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do.

Please note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.