Kitchen Assistant - BANK

Lovett Care Group; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Lovett Care Limited's Bramhall Manor in Stockport is seeking a kind, organised Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals for residents and visitors. This is a 0-hour bank contract with an hourly rate of £12.71, and shift times from 08:00 to 19:00, with alternate weekend work.

You will support the Head Chef with food preparation, keep kitchen areas clean, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in food services is desirable.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.
• A willingness to learn is essential.
• No formal qualifications are required as we provide training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Head Chef / Assistant Chef.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules.
• Ensure compliance at all times of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements and legislation.
• Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef.
• Undertake pot washing duties on a daily basis.

Skills

Food service experience

Teamwork in kitchen

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Bramhall Manor is a purpose-built care home facility in the popular location of Bramhall Village, Stockport. The home is registered to provide care to 71 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential and nursing. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to our residents. We invest in our homes to enhance the experience of our residents. This includes OOMPH an award-winning activities and wellbeing programme. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our team. To assist with the preparation of meals for residents and external visitors. We have a 0hours BANK contract available with an hourly rate of £12.71! Shift times are 0800-1900, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assistwith food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Head Chef / Assistant Chef.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules.
• Ensure compliance at all times of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements and legislation.
• Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef.
• Undertake pot washing duties on a daily basis .

Skills and experiencerequired:

• Previousexperienceof working in food services is desirable.
• Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.
• A willingness to learn is essential.
• No formal qualificationsarerequiredas we provide training & development in relation to this role.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but becausethey'veearned it, and because the good lifedoesn'tstop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…Moredignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homesaren'twaiting rooms.They'recommunities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett,you'rechoosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

0800 - 1900 (with alternate weekend working)