Kitchen Assistant - Hyllden Heights-Catering

Oakland Care; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to ensure high hygiene standards in food preparation areas while serving meals and refreshments. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, and prior kitchen experience is a plus. Comprehensive training is provided to help you succeed. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives and enjoy multiple benefits including enhanced leave and recognition initiatives.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is advantageous.
• Comprehensive training will be provided for successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that food preparation and service areas are clean and hygienic at all times.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

Skills

Hygiene and cleanliness

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

Benefits

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location:Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

Role details

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us: Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed: Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!