Kitchen Assistant Bank

Adeptcarehomes; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider in East Midlands is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team in a luxury home. The ideal candidate will ensure that meals are prepared and served safely while maintaining high hygiene standards. This rewarding role offers opportunities for training and development, along with numerous benefits such as competitive pay and a friendly working environment. Join us to make a positive impact in our residents' lives!

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Training and career development

5.6 weeks holidays

Free Uniform & DBS provided

Onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme worth £250

Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and stock control needed.
• A caring and positive attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs in preparing and delivering meals to residents.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with kitchen operations effectively.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Literacy and numeracy skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food preparation

Positive attitude

Job description

Adept Care homes provide residential care and residential dementia care in our family-run, Midlands-based care homes. We help our residents to lead enriched, happy, and fulfilled lives, supported by a friendly, caring team

You will be joining the team at Kiwi House a luxury 78 bed care home in Alvaston, Derby offering high-quality residential and dementia care.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our kitchen. You will support our chefs in preparing and delivering delicious, nutritious meals to our residents, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in a rewarding and fulfilling environment.

We are recruiting a Kitchen Assistant

• Pay of £12.36 per hour
• 0hours per week
• Weekend work required

What we can offer

• Excellent rates of pay
• Training and career development
• 5.6 weeks holidays
• Free Uniform & DBS provided
• Onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• Friendly working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
• Refer a friend scheme worth £250 (per referral)
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

Plus, our Bespoke Benefits package

• Pay Day Advance (Interest free loans up to £2,000 repayable up to 20 months)
• Enjoy personalised offers and discounts at 1000’s of big-name brands of your choice.
• Enjoy savings on your weekly/monthly shopping
• Access to Free Health & Wellbeing programs, as well as the Employee Assistance Program
• Sky TV Discounts
• Broadband deals
• Instore/Online discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating retailers
• Access to a Private GP
• Cycle2Work scheme and many more

What we are looking for

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, stock control and rotation
• Positive and caring attitude (essential)

At Adept Care Homes, our dedicated and enthusiastic team welcome people who are motivated by making a difference to our resident’s lives. Our family-run business values aptitude as much as qualifications when recruiting.

Our team receive on-going training and development from our dedicated Training Manager and Lifestyle & Dementia Manager who offer everything from online training to classroom-based sessions and 1:1 mentoring. We offer competitive rates of pay as well as recognition from our Employee of the Month and awards schemes. We also provide interest-free loans to team members and invest into the Care Workers Charity which provides financial assistance for care workers in need.

If you feel you are the right person for our Kitchen Assistant position, apply now!

Adept Care Homes, a superb place to live, a superb place to work.