Kitchen Assistant - Heron Court - Brentwood

Runwood Homes; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care services in Brentwood is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen operations. You will maintain cleanliness, assist chefs, and help cater for special events. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and teamwork skills and have experience in a fast-paced kitchen. The role offers weekly pay, training opportunities, and other benefits.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities to progress your career

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is essential.
• Passionate about food and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Cater for special events at the home.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Kitchen experience

Job description

About the role:

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 HACCP 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 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 essential, along with 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 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 prioritize 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 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.