Role: BANK Kitchen Assistant Location: La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home, Martock Hours: BANK position working 07.30-15.30 and 12:00-20.00 shifts Salary: Starting at £11.45 THE ROLE La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard-working BANK Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly kitchen team, helping to cover annual leave and absences. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be available to pick up shifts Monday-Sunday. As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist the Cook in preparing and serving light, nutritious meals for the people who live at the home and ensure all hygiene regulations and practices are adhered to. Duties can include; Simple preparation of food and cooking where needed General kitchen duties such as; washing up and organising the food store and refrigeration storage, including stock rotation Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring they are hygienic, and records are maintained Helping with deliveries and checking for errors THE RIGHT PERSON Will have experience in a similar role, good communication skills and be a team player Experience of working in a care home environment would be advantageous Our company values are at the heart of what we do; Being kind and respectful Working together Displaying openness and honesty Showing patience and understanding Having a compassionate and positive attitude If you have these qualities then we would love to hear from you THE REWARDS Comprehensive induction and training Diploma in Health and Social Care opportunities Access to Concerts for Carers Competitive rates of pay Company pension scheme Blue Light Card discount scheme For further information on the role of Kitchen Assistant, please see our job description for further details. Due to the immediate nature of this role, interviews will be held for the position once suitable candidates have been shortlisted. If a successful candidate has been identified prior to the closing date, no further applications will be considered.