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Contract Details:
* Contract: Part Time
* Salary: £12.21 per hour
* Shift Type: Days
* Contracted hours: 27 hours per week
Our brand-new, luxury care home is located in the beautiful town of Matlock, Derbyshire. We provide personalised residential, nursing, dementia, palliative & nursing care for 78 residents.
What We Offer:
* £12.21 per hour
* Pension
* Onsite parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract)
What You’ll Do
Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of food, helping to get meals ready efficiently and to a high standard.
Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain general cleanliness and tidiness in the kitchen area, including equipment and appliances, ensuring a hygienic environment.
Delivery Handling: Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries, ensuring that all items are properly accounted for and stored.
Food Safety: Understand and implement safe food handling principles to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met.
Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning procedures for different surfaces and equipment, ensuring everything is sanitized and well‑maintained.
Presentation: Ensure that all areas are well‑presented and maintained in good condition, contributing to a professional kitchen environment.
Safe Work Practices: Practice safe systems of work across a range of tasks to minimize risks and ensure a safe working environment.
Health & Safety: Understand and adhere to Health and Safety at Work legislation, always ensuring compliance and safety.
Professionalism: Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times, fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
Team Collaboration: Encourage and contribute to teamwork, supporting colleagues and working together effectively.
Storage: Take responsibility for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment, in line with your area of work.
Policy Adherence: Read, understand, and adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
* Strong organisational skills to manage tasks efficiently and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
* Basic understanding of food safety and handling principles.
* Attention to detail for ensuring cleanliness, proper food storage, and accurate handling of deliveries.
* Good communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
* Team player – ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive kitchen environment.
Desired Experience
* Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role – advantageous but not essential.
* Familiarity with food handling and safety procedures – beneficial.
About Us
You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Core Values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care.
We belief in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
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