Job Ref: AUR1268
Branch: Lostock Lodge
Location: Lostock Lodge, Preston
Salary/Benefits: £12.21 per hour
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: Includes weekend hours
Hours per week: Bank hours - 0 hour contract
Posted date: 02/09/2025
Closing date: 04/10/2025
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?
Do you enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience?
Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home?
We are seeking an experienced and hard working Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.
What does the job role involve?
The role includes but is not limited to:
* To ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
* To wash up with respect for all equipment.
* To ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily.
* To ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to.
* To ensure that tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day.
* Where applicable to wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays.
* To empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags.
* To ensure tables are laid in dining room.
* To ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits is made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required.
* Any other ad hoc duties within the role
What makes a successful candidate:
* Must have previous kitchen assistant experience
* You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
* You will have great communication and organisational skills
* Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?
* Bank contract on offer, flexible shifts available
* Work as and when required
* 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
* Life insurance
* Free DBS (T C's apply)
* Free or discounted meals
* Free parking
* Company pension
* Wagestream – Same-day pay
* Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
* Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
* Yearly salary review
* Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T C's apply)
* Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do
Please note Aurem Care does not offer sponsorship
Why join us?
Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.
Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.
Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.
Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting
If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now
Lostock Lodge offers the highest quality care for residential and dementia clients. Residents enjoy personalised care and a varied range of stimulating social activities takes place each day. Lostock Lodge cares for clients with both Residential and Dementia needs in up to 32 ensuite rooms. Our staff are professionally qualified yet friendly and caring, a combination that ensures the highest standards of care for our residents. We pride ourselves on our friendly, homely atmosphere and we welcome visits from prospective clients. The Lodge is tastefully furnished and the décor is designed to be uplifting and is divided into several themed areas including seaside, countryside and street scenes as well as a bistro area. On a practical level we are of course equipped with all the facilities required to meet the needs of our residents. We have a varied programme of social activities designed both to stimulate and entertain.