Kitchen Assistant (Cary Brook)

Somerset Care; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction & funded qualifications

Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & BH

Free DBS & uniform

Blue Light Card

Wagestream access

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Job summary

Somerset Care Group is seeking a friendly Kitchen Assistant for Cary Brook in Castle Cary. You will assist with meal preparation under supervision and help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and well organised.

We welcome applicants with kitchen experience and a caring approach. You will join a values-driven, disability-confident not-for-profit employer offering full induction, training, and opportunities to develop in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a kitchen setting.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and as part of a team.
• Clear communication with Service Users and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Reliable, respectful with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Clean kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces and storage areas as directed.
• Set tables and assist with dining room activities.
• Care for equipment and use cleaning chemicals per safety guidelines.
• Follow waste disposal procedures and use dishwasher after training.
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Reliability

Honesty & confidentiality

Job description

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Here at Cary Brook, we recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing
• Embracing change

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

Join our Cary Brook Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Castle Cary.

What you'll be doing:

• You will assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• You will when working within the kitchen area, clean the kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces, drainage systems, cupboards and storage areas as agreed with or directed by the Manager or Cook.
• You will carry out kitchen and dining room activities such as laying tables and clearing away as required.
• You will take proper care of all equipment and use such cleaning chemicals as necessary in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
• You will use hygienic and appropriate waste disposal systems.
• You will use powered equipment following appropriate training including using a dishwasher, and will undertake tasks which require manual handling of loads.
• You will maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of working within a kitchen setting
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, Caring approach, Reliability, Ability to manage your own time, Honesty and respect for confidentiality, Clean and tidy appearance, Ability to communicate clearly (to understand Service Users and make yourself clearly understood), Approachable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Hours available (per week): 35 hours

What you'll get:

• Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Free DBS & uniform
• Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
• Wagestream - access wages before payday
• £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
• Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves "regulated activity" (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.