Kitchen Assistant - BANK

Lovett Care Group; West Bridgford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Cycle to work scheme

EarlyPay

Job summary

The Grand Care Centre, part of Lovett Care Limited in West Bridgford, Nottingham, is seeking a kind, organised Kitchen Assistant to help prepare meals for residents and visitors. A Bank contract offers an hourly rate of £12.71, working 08:00-19:00 with alternate weekends, and provides induction and ongoing training.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily menus, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the Head Chef. No formal qualifications are required as we train on the job.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is desirable.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
• Good communication with team members is essential.
• Willingness to learn and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by Head Chef/Assistant Chef.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and areas are cleaned according to schedules.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements.
• Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef.
• Undertake pot washing duties daily.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

COSHH

HACCP

Job description

Our stunning care home The Grand Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The home is registered to provide care to 82 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The Grand is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We are in a great location and have a very good local reputation. 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 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.