Kitchen Assistant

Location

Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

Location: Aspen Court Dementia Nursing Home, Taunton

Hours: 30 hours per week,  08.00-18.30, includes alternate weekends

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday
Week 2 - Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Salary: Starting at £10.45 (+ £2 per hour overtime)

THE ROLE

Aspen Court are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard-working Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly and experienced kitchen team. 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

• Additional £2 per hour overtime enhancement
• 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. 

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Salary

£10.45 per hour