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Monarch Healthcare Ltd; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Refer a friend bonus

Annual leave 5.6 weeks incl. bank hols

Supportive team environment

Meals provided during shift

Pension scheme

Job summary

Woodlands Nursing Home in Ripley is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help with meal preparation, cooking and serving for residents. The role supports a team delivering nutritious, well-presented food and involves morning shifts including breakfast preparation.

We value a caring, friendly individual who can communicate with residents and colleagues. Previous kitchen experience and DBS checks are required; travel considerations to Butterley Hill, Ripley DE5 3LW apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of food preparation and kitchen support duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, taking into account residents’ dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining area, ensuring all equipment is cleaned and well maintained.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to food supplies, temperatures and kitchen schedules.
• Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards are maintained.
• Working as part of the wider team to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

Job description

We are recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Woodlands Nursing Home.

Woodlands Nursing Home is situated within a residential area of Ripley and provides care and nursing support to older adults and individuals living with dementia.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work alongside our cooks to help with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-presented food.

This is a varied role, and morning shifts will include preparing and cooking breakfast, providing an opportunity to take an active role in the kitchen from the start of the day.

We are looking for an individual who is caring, friendly and able to communicate with people at all levels. Previous experience of food preparation and kitchen support duties is required.

• Rate of Pay: £12.80 per hour
• Schedule: Rota basis which includes weekends and bank holidays
• Location: Butterley Hill, Ripley DE5 3LW (Please consider travel times, including on weekends, before applying)

Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, taking into account residents’ dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining area, ensuring all equipment is cleaned and well maintained.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to food supplies, temperatures and kitchen schedules.
• Ensuring statutory Health and Safety standards are maintained
• Working as part of the wider team to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

You will be joining a supportive team who are focused on providing the highest level of person-centred care. Alongside this we offer the following:

• Access to on-site parking
• Refer a friend Bonus scheme
• 5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Meal provided during your shift (set menu)
• Contributory Pension scheme

All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.