Part time Kitchen Assistant

Prime Life; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Career progression support

Job summary

Prime Life in Shepshed is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our residents with meals and dining experiences in a compassionate, patient environment.

You will work a part-time 18-hour week schedule, with hourly pay from £12.96 to £13.32 depending on qualifications, and opportunities for DBS funding and career progression through our Quality Matters team.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Experienced Cook or catering background preferred; training can be provided by Prime Life.
• Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification preferred, with training support offered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and beverages in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Perform quality checks on food and storage.
• Assist with food service to provide a dignified dining experience for residents.
• Maintain stock records and assist with ordering according to policy and food safety regulations.
• Keep kitchen hygienic, tidy and assist with deep cleaning tasks.
• Support with stock control and record-keeping.

Skills

Caring nature

Patient

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

This role will be based at Charnwood Oaks in the heart of Shepshed in Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 84 residents, living with a range of age related, physical and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Additionally, many of our residents are living with Dementia. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant.

This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift during weekends.In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Shift commencing 18 hours per week.
• Pay ranging from £12.96 rising to £13.32per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include:

• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents’ dietary requirements
• Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
• Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
• Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
• Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks

What we’re looking for in our Kitchen Assistant :

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.