Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home that values compassion and dedication. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional meals and hospitality to residents. This position offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while ensuring that the dietary needs of our residents are met. With a commitment to excellence, you will contribute to creating a nurturing atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for those in our care. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Training and Development

Wellbeing and Support Tools

Retail Discounts

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Employee of the Month Rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Reliable and caring approach to food preparation.
• Ability to maintain high standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and meal production for residents.
• Enhance residents' dining experience through hospitality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Commercial or Care Setting

Job description

ABOUT THE HOME

After our 2022 refurbishment, Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has undergone a remarkable transformation, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. With the addition of our new community, we are expanding significantly and seeking passionate individuals to join us in making our home a benchmark of excellence. We warmly invite local people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly and our residents. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in care, Barchester is committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can build a strong foundation for your future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shift Pattern: 9 hours per day - 10am-7pm or 11am-8pm
As a Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents’ wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You’ll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You’ll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.

ABOUT YOU
When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in the success of your care home.That’s why we’re looking for someone who’s committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren’t necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
•Free training and development for all roles
•Access to wellbeing and support tools
•A range of retail discounts and savings
•Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
•‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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