Kitchen Assistant (Care Home)

Westgate Healthcare; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Kitchen Assistant where compassion and teamwork are key. Located at Hampden Hall Care Centre in Aylesbury, you will prepare meals and ensure cleanliness while supporting our elderly residents. Enjoy competitive rates, weekend enhancements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with weekend enhancements

Access to exclusive discounts with Blue Light Card

Support for additional qualifications

Flexible access to wages with Wagestream

Employee recognition schemes

Comprehensive staff induction

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant or similar is essential.
• Experience in a care home is ideal; hotel/restaurant experience is acceptable.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Support in meal preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Wash and maintain kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Follow strict health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring Nature

Positive Attitude

Job description

Kitchen Assistant – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Location:Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5ZB

Hourly rate:£12.21 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours:32 hours per week

Shifts:8.00am to 4.00pm / 10.00am to 7.30pm, 4 shifts over 7 days (must be able to cover alternate weekends)

Job @type:Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Hampden Hall Care Centre.

We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
• Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

About the role:

• Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals
• Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations
• Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed
• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef
• Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience of working in a similar positionis essential to be successful
• Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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