Kitchen Assistant - Heron Court - Brentwood

Runwood Homes Limited; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Induction & training

Free DBS Check & uniform

NVQ funding

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Chefs in daily kitchen operations within a care home. You will help maintain cleanliness, carry out general kitchen tasks, and ensure meals meet high standards for our residents.

We value teamwork and a proactive approach, and we offer training to develop your skills, with opportunities to progress within the company. Benefits include weekly pay, a pension scheme, DBS checks, free uniform, and support towards NVQs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about food and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Assist Chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Catering for special events at the home.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food service

Safety adherence

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 training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• 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 55 homes across England. 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.