The Company
Are you looking for a rewarding career, working with the friendly and supportive team, with great staff benefits and all set-in beautiful surroundings?
Then Augustinian Care, St George’s Park is the place for you!
We are a Care Home, Assisted Living, and Retirement Village complex located on Ditchling Common, within 3 miles of both Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. Set within 250 acres of beautiful gardens and farmlands, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, St George’s Park offers views overlooking the South Downs.
Our staff take great pride in making a difference to the lives of our many residents and their families. We offer an excellent working environment which, in turn, makes working for us a very rewarding experience. You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.
Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, paid breaks and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.
Benefits
Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.
* Competitive remuneration
* Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
* Annual pay reviews
* Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
* Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
* Free on site secure parking
* DBS checks - Company funded checks
* Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
* Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
* Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
* Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street & online brands/shops
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (T&C's apply)
* Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
* Paid sick leave (T&C's apply)
* Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
The Role
As a Hospitality and Kitchen Assistant, you will generally assist, wherever needed, with the day to day operations of the catering function within St George’s Park, including the Retirement Village, Care Homes and Assisted living facility.
The role is working 40 hours per week, over 4 days on a 4 week roster basis which will include every other weekend. Plus, there will be the opportunity of overtime to cover annual leave and sickness.
Whilst this is a multi-site position, all working locations are on one site covering different kitchens and dining areas.
Requirements
The successful candidate will hold, or be working towards, City and Guilds 706 1 & 2 qualifications or equivalent, relevant qualifications, and current Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3.
The successful candidate will also have at least 2 years’ experience in catering, or a similar role, and be able to work well under pressure,
All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation. Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
You must have current valid right to work in the UK.
This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.
The Person
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity please click ‘apply'.
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