The care sector is such a rich and rewarding place to work, you don’t have to be a carer to make a meaningful difference in our care homes.
We want the kindest and most resilient people to come and support our Residents – no two days will be the same and you will receive the ongoing learning and development you need to thrive.
We have a vacancy in our team for Kitchen Assistant at Heatherdale Nursing Home, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent to work 30 hours week which includes alternate weekend working (all breaks are unpaid). This is to offer extra assistance to our current catering team and across the RCB group as required.
Salary is age related national minimum wage
About You
As a Kitchen Assistant that will mean helping to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. You’ll demonstrate the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene. And, whether you’re maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, showing new starters how to use the equipment or scrubbing that last bit of spilled food from inside the oven, you’ll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.
Ideally we are looking for a Kitchen Assistant preferably with catering/kitchen experience and knowledge of IDDSI levels or learn the different levels....what’s for certain is that you’ll have either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or the willingness to study for one. Great record keeping and organisational skills will be essential, as will the ability to follow recipes.
Job Description
The role will also include washing up, laying tables, high and low cleaning, managing deliveries, making sandwiches and preparing and making cold desserts. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.
We’ll provide ongoing training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our RCB Healthcare family and we are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship at this present time.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to fulfill working the hours advertised each week (30 hours)?
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
