Job description
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Kitchen Assistant to join our team here at Kirklands Care based at our Kirklands Care Home in Cockermouth.
Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday
Pay: We have an excellent pay rate of £12.21 an hour
Contract: 30 hours per week
Why choose to work for us?
* We make sure that our home is our resident's home
* We listen to the needs and wants of our residents
* We try and be as flexible as possible working round employee's family lives
* We provide all training needed and we provide and support career development
* Competitive pay rates
* Joining bonus
* Blue Light Card provided
* Free parking
* Free uniforms
* Discounted meals
* 'GOOD' CQC RATING
* Excellent management who will always support you
Who are we?
Kirklands Care Home – is a purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District within the market town of Cockermouth. Our bright, modern home has everything needed to provide the highest levels of care to residents, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere that puts you at ease the moment that you arrive.
Our compassionate and experienced staff are completely dedicated to the care of our residents. We work closely with residents and their families to create highly-personalised plans that ensure that both the physical and emotional needs of the resident are not only met, but exceeded. Their safety, dignity and happiness are our priority as we support them to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life with us at Kirklands care home.
Our residents benefit from 24/7 care and support at the highest standards of professional service.
Our ideal candidate:
* Experience in working in a kitchen environment would be preferred but not essential as full training would be given.
* Qualifications in food hygiene would be preferred but not essential
* Good interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Good communication and listen skills
* Good work ethic
* Be able to work on your own but also as part of a team
* Be able to work effectively with colleagues and Line Managers
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
* Willingness to support home in covering extra shifts when needed
* Hardworking and motivated
* Reliable
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can't wait to hear from you.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* What is your current postcode please?
Experience:
* Catering / Cooking / Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person