Kitchen Assistant (3 Days per week 10.00 - 19.00, alternate weekends)

Sanders Senior Living group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care home group is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs and ensure smooth kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting in meal preparations, and catering for special events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and a dedication to high-quality service. Opportunities for career progression and training are provided.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Opportunities to progress your career

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and dedicated to high-quality service.
• Committed to maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to follow COSHH and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Cater for special events at the home.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Job description

Overview

Claridge Place Care Home:

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Responsibilities

As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home. Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines. Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

Benefits

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal. Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast-paced kitchen. We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

About Sanders Senior Living

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

Safeguarding and recruitment

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

How to apply

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.