Kitchen Assistant/ Housekeeper

Pilgrim's; Keymer; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox – employee perks

Induction and training

Longstanding service rewards

Birthday rewards

Career development

Buddy system

Team events

EAP

Job summary

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is seeking a part-time housekeeping role at Villa Adastra, Keymer, Hassocks. You will assist with meals, maintain high hygiene standards, and clean client rooms and shared areas to support our residents. The role suits someone with empathy for older people and the ability to work in a team with an organised, practical approach.

Hours: 15 hours per week over two shifts, including weekends. Induction and ongoing training are provided, plus staff perks through Perkbox.

Qualifications

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have empathy with them.
• You need to be able to operate laundry equipment in a safe and reliable manner.
• You need to be able to work as part of a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents; and
• You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and refreshments
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Clean client rooms and common areas
• Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy
• Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control
• Fold items correctly, distribute residents’ clothing and store linen and household items safely
• Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition
• Maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment
• Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur
• Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as needed
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you must perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

Job description

Location: On site / Villa Adastra, Keymer Rd, Keymer, Hassocks BN6 8QH, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
HourlyFixed salary:£ 13.45

Do you have a good eye for detail?

Are you fussy about cleaning standards?

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we aim to create a supportive environment which respects and celebrates Christian beliefs. From housekeeping to other roles, our dedication to holistic care shines through, ensuring dedicated support at every level. Our campaign ‘Touching Lives’ recognises that each individual is unique, and we are there to strive to create a nurturing environment where the people who live with us (family members) feel cared for. We aim to enhance the quality of our family members lives and create a happy environment. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment is essential to the wellbeing of our family members.

Villa Adastra is a welcoming 40-bed residential care home offering permanent, respite and end-of-life care, including specialist support for people living with dementia. See our home here.

• Assist with preparing and serving meals and refreshments


• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen


• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas


• Clean client rooms and common areas;


• Help to keep the home hygienic, fresh and tidy;


• Liaise with the Manager on cleaning schedules and cleaning material stock control;


• Fold items correctly, distribute residents’ clothing and store linen and household items safely;


• Maintain the Laundry and linen stores in a safe, clean, tidy condition;


• Maintain the general cleanliness of the kitchen and catering equipment;


• Ensure all water and other spillages are cleaned up immediately after they occur;


• Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as needed;


• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you must perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.

We offer a full induction to the workandalsoprovide other trainingas required by the post.

About you:

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;


• You need to be able to operate laundry equipment in a safe and reliable manner


• You need to be able to workas part ofa teamin orderto provide an excellentserviceto our residents; and


• You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 shifts per week including weekend)

• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.


• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team


• Assigned buddy


• Ongoing support from management


• Flexible working: various working hours


• Team events


• Care Friends referral


• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.


• Long-standing service rewards


• Birthday rewards

What our staff say about working at Emmaus House …“ relaxed and homely environment\" …

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note:this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.