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Kitchen Assistant Adel Manor Care Centre Hospitality Full time Permanent
NewCareer, New You, New Opportunity; New Care!
Our stunning care home, Adel Manor Care Centre, is a purpose-built facility located in the popular northern suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The home is registered to provide care to 74 residents with various needs, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. It reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful program of daily activities and gentle exercise to enhance residents' experience, care, and wellbeing. All team members are carefully selected for their warmth and passion, undergo a full induction, and receive ongoing training from our in-house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. We have maintained zero agency usage for over 5 years by employing a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care from staff who know and residents who trust them. Across New Care, all staff are paid above the national minimum wage.
We are seeking to appoint a kind, organized, and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The role involves assisting with meal preparation for residents and external visitors. We offer a 35-hour contract with an excellent hourly rate of £12.21. Shift times are 08:00-19:00, with alternate weekends off.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Head Chef / Assistant Chef.
2. Ensure that all kitchen equipment and areas are cleaned according to schedules.
3. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, and HACCP requirements and legislation at all times.
4. Follow instructions from the Head Chef and Chef.
5. Undertake daily pot washing duties.
Skills and Experience Required:
1. Previous experience in food services is desirable.
2. Experience working in a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable.
3. Effective communication skills with team members are essential.
4. A willingness to learn is essential.
5. No formal qualifications are required, as training and development are provided.
The Benefits
* Opportunities for career progression into more senior and management roles.
* Bank holiday and overtime enhancements.
* 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year.
* Paid DBS check.
* Uniform provided.
* Paid training.
* Refer a friend scheme for roles like Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant, and Care Assistant.
* Comprehensive induction program for new starters.
* A rewarding career with opportunities for growth within the company.
* Ongoing support and training for nationally recognized qualifications.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Wellbeing programs.
* Recognition awards such as Employee of the Month and Golden Tickets.
* Career development opportunities.
* Travel plan encouraging walking or cycling with a free meal on the day.
* Christmas bonuses.
* Pension scheme.
* Hastee - access to earnings before payday.
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