Job Title
Kitchen Assistant
Job Details
Salary: £12.90ph - Plus incentives
Hours: Part Time - 2-3 shifts per week 7.30am-5.30pm (to include alternate weekends)
Location: Rushden NN10 0SN
Employer: Avenue House Nursing and Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
Overview
Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation? Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential? Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?
What Jasmine can offer you
In line with its Mission, Jasmine prioritises our people, believing that residents\' happiness depends on the engagement and wellbeing of the team. Jasmine offers the following to those who perform this valuable role:
* Salary – We pay top quartile market salaries
* Pay Rises – Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
* Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
* Pension – We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
* Bonusly Points – Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via PayPal, earned by recognition from colleagues, training, attendance, and positive contributions
* Training – All relevant qualifications are fully funded with a financial bonus of up to £500
* Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
* Meals - Low-cost meals at just £1 per course on shift
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme - Free counselling and wellbeing advice 24/7
* DBS check – Paid by Jasmine
* Uniform – Provided as needed
Note: Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.
A little about Avenue House Nursing and Care Home
Avenue House is located just outside Rushden. The home’s architecture is modern regency style, providing a homely environment alongside modern living accommodation. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care for 48 residents.
Competencies for Kitchen Assistant
* Team player
* Experience working in a previous Kitchen role
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good time management
* Good written and oral communication skills
* A willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of residents
* A positive and enthusiastic outlook
Day to Day Responsibilities
* Assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents
* Assist in washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces
* Acting in line with health & safety and food hygiene guidelines
* Promoting residents\' choice, dignity and independence at all times
Essential Requirements
* A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting
* Live within 20 minutes of the Home
* Willing to contractually sign up to an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant qualification
Preferred Requirements
* One year\'s experience in a similar role
* One year\'s experience working in a residential or nursing home
* Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification
* Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
A little about Jasmine
By prioritising our people, Jasmine\'s mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.
Below are a few of the ways we demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:
* Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification, with another fifth currently studying for one
* We have a 4.8 star rating on Indeed as a top employer
* We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
* We have a 9.7 rating on carehome.co.uk
At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place importance on every team member living by our values. For more information please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk.
Join us for a rewarding career where you’ll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!
Apply today, and we’ll get back to you within one working day!
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