Kitchen Assistant (Rowden House)

Somerset Care Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Wagestream

Job summary

Somerset Care Group is recruiting for a part-time, permanent Kitchen Assistant at Rowden House in Frome. Two positions available: 8 hours per week and 20 hours per week, with weekend alternations.

Training leading to Health & Social Care qualifications is provided, and enhanced pay applies for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Join a proud Not-for-Profit care provider rooted in the South West, committed to high-quality, person-centred care and equality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Keep kitchen equipment and areas clean and safe.
• Lay tables and clear dining areas as required.
• Maintain hygiene and use cleaning chemicals safely.
• Handle waste disposal and operate dishwasher and other equipment.
• Present a professional and tidy appearance at all times.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Teamwork

Right to work in UK

Job description

£12.73 - £13.78 an hour

Part-time, Permanent - 2 positions available

Position 1 - 1x 8hr a week - working two shifts a week 16:00-20:00 & alternate weekends

Position 2 - 1x 20hr a week - working 07:30-14:00 & alternate weekends

Job description

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Here at Rowden House, we recruit based on values - you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:

• Connecting with people
• Making a difference
• Doing the right thing
• Embracing change

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

Join our Rowden House Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Frome.

What you'll be doing:

• You will assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• You will when working within the kitchen area, clean the kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces, drainage systems, cupboards and storage areas as agreed with or directed by the Manager or Cook.
• You will carry out kitchen and dining room activities such as laying tables and clearing away as required.
• You will take proper care of all equipment and use such cleaning chemicals as necessary in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
• You will use hygienic and appropriate waste disposal systems.
• You will use powered equipment following appropriate training including using a dishwasher, and will undertake tasks which require manual handling of loads.
• You will maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.

What we're looking for:

• Experience of working within a kitchen setting
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, Caring approach, Reliability, Ability to manage your own time, Honesty and respect for confidentiality, Clean and tidy appearance, Ability to communicate clearly (to understand Service Users and make yourself clearly understood), Approachable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
• Able to work alternate weekends
• Hours available (per week): 1x 8hr position // 1x 20hr position
• Position 1: 8hrs a week: 2 shifts a week 16:00-20:00 & work alternate weekends
• Position 2: 20hrs a week: shifts 07:30-14:00 & work alternate weekends

What you'll get:

• Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Free DBS & uniform
• Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
• Wagestream - access wages before payday
• £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
• Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves "regulated activity" (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

It's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.

Reference INDKIT

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.73-£13.78 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person