Kitchen / Servery Assistant

Westgate Healthcare Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream wage access

Discount schemes

Refer a Friend £500

Training and development

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Kitchen/Servery Assistant to join their family-run care team in Hemel Hempstead. The role includes duties across kitchen and servery, delivering meals and supporting residents with dining choices.

Shifts include mornings and afternoons, with weekend enhancements and ongoing training opportunities. The company emphasizes care, respect and quality of life for elderly residents.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar position is essential.
• Experience in a care home is ideal, but hotel/restaurant background is encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team with a caring nature and positive attitude.
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Taking meal orders from residents and assisting with choices, especially for those with dementia or cognitive challenges.
• Setting tables to create an exceptional dining experience.
• Serving meals and presenting them at the correct temperature.
• Encouraging residents to eat and offering alternative choices when needed.
• Distributing and collecting crockery from residents.
• Assisting in washing crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas in line with COSHH.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety COSHH

Experience in care/hospitality

Willingness to learn

Job description

Kitchen / Servery Assistant

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen / Servery Assistant to join our family. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents,

About the role

We have the following roles available:

• Kitchen Assistant (40 hrs)

• Kitchen Assistant and Servery Assistant (34 hrs) - 3 days Kitchen Assistant + 2 days Servery Assistant.

• £12.71 per hour, plus50p p/h weekend enhancement

• Shifts:

• Kitchen Assistant - 7.30am-4.00pm & 11.00am 7.30pm - flexible to work both shifts plus alternative weekends.

• Servery Assistant - 8.00am-2.00pm - flexible to work alternative weekends.

• Taking meal orders from residents and supporting them in making their choices where needed (especially for residents living with dementia or other cognitive challenges)

• Setting tables to create an exceptional dining experience

• Serving meals, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and at the correct temperature

• Encouraging residents to eat their meals and or offering alternative choices

• Distribute to and collect crockery from the residents

• Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment

• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations

• Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed

• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef

• Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation

• Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals

• Work closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences

  Why work at Westgate?

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends

  • Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+

  • Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops

  • Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)

  • Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!

  • Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

  • Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful
• Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH