Kitchen Assistant - Bank - Loganberry Lodge - Colchester

Runwood Homes Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations in a care home setting. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting chefs, and catering for special events, with a focus on high-quality service and professional growth opportunities. Benefits include training support, weekly pay, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and Uniform

Funding for NVQ in Health and Social Care

Opportunities to progress

On-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Passion for food and high-quality service.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Willingness to participate in training and skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Catering for special events such as summer fayres.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home. Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines. Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal. Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast-paced kitchen. We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

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