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Cottingham Manor provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.
The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon's, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green and large gardens.
We are currently recruiting for a fixed term Part Time Kitchen Assistant to cover Maternity Leave
19.5 hours per week. Shifts : 8am - 3pm
This role will include some weekend work
Pay scale: £12.75 per hour regardless of age.
It is essential that all our staff are;
- Flexible, caring and compassionate.
- Positive, self-motivated and organised.
- Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
- Sensitive to the needs of others.
- An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
- Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description
- Under the direction of the Chef to assist in kitchen tasks connected with the preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and beverages whilst ensuring the highest quality of service as required by the residents and Management of the home
- To ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness be maintained throughout the kitchen and dining area, as set by the Health and Hygiene Authorities and the Management of the home.
- To carry out general kitchen and dining room duties, such as setting tables, washing up and serving meals to residents.
- To report and record in an appropriate manner any information to be considered important.
- Servery duties including basic meal preparation (Toast/Porridge/Eggs/Sandwiches etc) serving meals, tidying and cleaning tables etc
- May include at times taking meals to Residents rooms and tidying away once finished.
- May be a requirement to carry out the Tea round – taking the tea/coffee trolley around the floor room to room asking residents what they would like
In return the company will offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free Uniform
- Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
- Career Progression
- Staff recognition awards
- Rewards App
- Health Scheme
- Free Enhanced DBS*
- Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude.
“We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.”
*Should you leave within your probation period fee will be recouped from your final pay.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
