Kitchen Assistant - Loganberry Lodge - Colchester

Runwood Homes Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding for NVQs

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Zusammenfassung

Runwood Homes Limited in Colchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs with daily kitchen operations in a care home. You will help keep the kitchen clean, assist with general tasks, and help cater for special events, while adhering to COSHH and HACPP guidelines.

You will have opportunities for training, personal growth, and progression within the company, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and high-quality service at every meal.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Aufgaben

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas.
• Assist Chefs with daily kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Support catering for special events at the care home (e.g., summer fayres).
• Follow COSHH and HACPP guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Jobbeschreibung

Must be able to work alternative weekends. Hours will be discussed with the Head Chef at interview.

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 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:

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• 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.