Overview
Role: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Marjorie House, 1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, BH14 8LT
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Hours: 16 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Flexible, to include every other weekend working
Responsibilities
* Support the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for residents, ensuring that dietary needs are met.
* Follow all food safety and health & safety regulations.
* Support residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
* Ensure kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
* Wash cooking appliances and crockery; sanitise all food preparation areas.
Who you are / Requirements
* Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
* Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
* Ability to support residents during mealtimes with a caring and respectful attitude.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* You must be 18 years or older.
* We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Why you’ll love working with us
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
* Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
* Delivering person-centred care that makes a difference.
* Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
* Assisting with personal care and mobility needs; building genuine friendships with residents.
* A positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
Rewards and Benefits
* Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
* Paid induction and training.
* Employee referral bonus scheme.
* Free DBS check.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Life insurance.
* NMC pin fees paid by us.
* Staff association and local staff reward programme.
* Onsite learning and development team.
* Career progression.
* Flexible working hours.
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
What you need to know
* Care South is a not-for-profit charity focused on those in our care and those who care for them.
If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, apply today and become part of something truly special.
Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on resident and family reviews. For more information about us and our values, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
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