An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Kitchen Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home
As the Kitchen Assistant your key duties include:
· Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely
· Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and the Food Safety Manual
· Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically
· Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available
· Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen
· Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements at all times
· Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice
· Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
· Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable)
· Good communication and listening skills
· The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively
· A positive, flexible approach to work
· Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service
· Willingness to undertake training and development
The successful Kitchen Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.45 per hour, with hours offered on a flexible, as-needed basis. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
· A strong pension scheme and life assurance
· Free DBS checks and uniforms
· Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
· Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
· Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
· A full induction, ongoing training and development opportunities
· Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Reference ID: 7255
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk