Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated catering team as a Kitchen Assistant where you will play a vital role in preparing meals for residents while providing care and kindness. No formal experience is required; however, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is a plus. Work in a supportive environment that offers training and development alongside competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Keen interest in cooking and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Good communication skills and a positive can-do approach.
• Confident in engaging with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their dietary likes and dislikes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Kitchen Hygiene Standards

Positive Attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bank Kitchen Assistant

Location: Westgate House, Wallingford, OX10 8FE

Pay rate: £12.44 per hour (enhancements paid for weekends and/or holders of a relevant qualification)

Contracted Hours: Bank

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Westgate House is situated in the Oxfordshire town of Wallingford at the end of a quiet and residential cul de sac and offers compassionate respite, dementia, nursing and residential care. The home is short distance of the town centre, shops and local amenities.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You don’t need to have previous formal catering experience, as we’ll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we’re looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills and you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible.

You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

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