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Kitchen Assistant

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Care Home: Ashwood

Hours per week: 14 hours

Salary: £12.21 per hour

About the role:

As a member of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with daily kitchen operations. Your responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure smooth operation in the care home. You will follow company policies, procedures, and adhere to COSHH and HACCP guidelines. Additionally, you will assist in catering for special events, such as summer fayres.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

• 28 days paid holiday
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and discounts on travel, dining, leisure, and days out
• Employee Assistance Scheme, available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and paid ongoing training
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Support towards NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you:

We seek a Kitchen Assistant passionate about food and committed to high-quality service. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with experience in a fast-paced kitchen. We support personal growth through training to enhance skills and ensure a safe working environment.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes provides residential, dementia, and nursing care across over 59 UK homes. Our mission is to deliver personalized care and celebrate our residents' lives.

We invest in staff development through internal, external, and e-training programs, ensuring our team can deliver top-quality care. We are committed to innovation in dementia care and setting industry standards.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks to safeguard adults. Appropriate checks and clearances will be conducted.

You can apply by completing our short application or visiting the home for assistance from our team.