Overview
Carebase, Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Costessey Lane
Closing Date: 03/10/2025
Contract and Salary
Contract Type: Part Time
Permanent Part time contract, 28 hours per week, Weekday and weekends
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Responsibilities
* Assist the Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for residents.
* Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and tidy at all times whilst on shift.
* Serve meals and interact with residents daily in a friendly and respectful manner.
* Wash up after breakfast, lunch, and teatime; ensure crockery, utensils, and kitchen equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.
* Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
* Ensure kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order and report faults to the Chef and Head Caretaker.
Qualifications and What We Look For
* We look for caring individuals who want to work as part of an amazing team, with a focus on compassion and resident happiness.
* Full training is provided; no specific qualifications or experience required for most roles.
* Demonstrates a caring nature, supports residents, and respects their dignity.
Benefits and About Us
* £12.50 per hour
* Part time role – 28 hours per week
* Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
* Enhanced pay on bank holidays
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
* Pension
* Staff recognition schemes
* Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Comprehensive Training and Career Development
* A friendly and supportive working environment
* Dedicated mental health champions
About The Role: As our Kitchen Assistant you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. You will help keep the kitchen clean, safe and tidy, assist with serving meals, and interact with residents daily. You will also be responsible for washing up and ensuring all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately.
About Us
At Brooklands Care Home, we are committed to mental health and wellbeing. We have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment and offer resources such as Mental Health Champions and an online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space.
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