Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant in Gainsborough. The role involves preparing meals and drinks for residents, focusing on their individual preferences and dietary needs. Applicants should ideally have experience in a kitchen setting, with understanding food hygiene standards. This position offers benefits including paid breaks, paid DBS, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Paid DBS

Free Uniform

Free Training

Development and progression opportunities

Overtime available

Discounts on shopping and days out

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role preferred.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Ability to interact with residents compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Promote the philosophy of choice rights and fulfilment for all residents.
• Get to know residents and understand their likes to enhance dining experience.
• Work alternate weekends as required.

Skills

Meal preparation

Understanding dietary needs

Customer service

Job description

Job Title

Kitchen Assistant

Location

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Salary

£12.31 per hour

Hours of work

Bank

About the Employer

The Orders of St John Care Trust is the 2nd largest not for profit care provider in the UK specialising in providing high quality, person centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing. As a charity we ensure that any revenue goes straight back into our homes meaning our residents and staff are well looked after.

Foxby Court Care Home is a welcoming & friendly home! Foxby Court is pleasantly situated in spacious grounds in a residential area of Gainsborough and is ideally located for public transport.

Our residents' well being and comfort is our prime focus. This means that responding totheir individual needs is our top priority, so we are very proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating in this category in our recent CQC inspection. Overall we are classed as a GOOD Care Home.

Care charity and provider The Orders of St John Care Trust are respected in the care sector for a flexible range of care provision, making the most of voluntary sector contributions to help vulnerable adults achieve a more dignified lifestyle.

Position Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be responsible for helping to prepare the meals, snacks and drinks for residents within the guidelines set by the Home Manager and Chef / Cook.

You will understand and promote the philosophy of choice rights and fulfilment for all residents.

You will get to know the residents and understand their likes and dislikes to ensure that they enjoy their dining experience.

Alternate weekend working will be required.

Benefits

• Paid breaks
• Paid DBS
• Free Uniform
• Free Training
• Development and progression opportunities
• Overtime available
• “My Rewards” offering you discount on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more!