At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with catering operations and provide front-of-house service to residents and visitors.
- Company: Join Augustinian Care, a caring community with stunning surroundings and a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, free meals, transport, and extensive staff perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours, opportunities for overtime, and a vibrant team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact daily while working in a rewarding and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and relevant qualifications are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 27800 £ per year.
The Company
Here at Augustinian Care, St George's Park our community offer a unique working environment set within 250 acres of stunning gardens and farmland within an area out outstanding natural beauty, with views overlooking the South Downs.
Conveniently located within 3 miles of Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, we provide accommodation and/ or care to those aged 60 and over through our Retirement Village, Assisted Living Development, and two Care Homes.
We offer our staff a wide range of benefits including competitive rates of pay, free meals, and a free staff transport service within the local areas.
Our staff take great pride in making a difference to the lives of our many residents and their families.
We offer an excellent working environment which, in turn, makes working for us a very rewarding experience.
You will have access to our excellent training programme, and we pride ourselves on a continuous improvement plan for all our new and existing staff to ensure they have the ongoing knowledge, skills and commitment to become and continue to be a successful, valued member of our team.
Benefits
Our rates of pay are competitive, and our staff benefits are extensive and include free uniform, free meal, and a free staff minibus service from both the Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath areas.
- Competitive remuneration
- Job security - Augustinian Care have been caring for the elderly for over 150 years
- Annual pay reviews
- Free uniform provided - For all care and ancillary positions
- Free staff transport - Mini bus pickups on specified routes
- Free on site secure parking
- DBS checks - Company funded checks
- Free meal - One free meal provided when on duty (hot for day shifts and Sandwiches on nights)
- Life Cover - based on a multiple of the last 12 months earnings at date of death
- Employee Assistance Programme including free, confidential, access to advice line and counselling
- Access to Blue Light Card – extensive range of discounts on many high street online brands/shops
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme - with generous rewards (TC's apply)
- Long service awards - Financial recognition of long service and commitment
- Paid sick leave (TC's apply)
- Some other staff benefits include: Staff massage chair, Company Summer Fete and Christmas Party, staff prize draws, various staff well-being talks
The Role
As a Hospitality and Kitchen Assistant, you will generally assist with the day-to-day operations of the catering function within St George’s Park, including our Retirement Village, Care Homes and Assisted Living Facility.
This opportunity offers the perfect combination of front-of-house service by welcoming and assisting our residents and their visitors as well as hands-on support in our kitchen team too.
If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!
The role is working 40 hours per week, over 4 days on a 4-week rolling roster which will include alternate weekends.
Plus, there will be the opportunity of overtime to cover annual leave and sickness if this is of interest.
Whilst this is a multi-site position, all working locations are on one site covering different kitchens and dining areas.
Requirements
- The successful candidate will hold, or be working towards, City and Guilds 706 1 2 qualificationsorequivalent, relevant qualifications, and current Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3.
- The successful candidate will also have at least 2 years’ experience in catering, or a similar role, and be able to work well under pressure.
- All posts are subject to a clear enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references.
- Although it is no longer a legal requirement for staff working within CQC regulated Care Homes for Older Adult Care in England to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, in the best interests of our staff and residents, we have decided to keep it a mandatory requirement to work for our organisation.
Therefore, we will need proof of your COVID Vaccination pass.
- You must have current valid right to work in the UK. This role does not meet the requirements of Sponsorship.
- The Person
The successful candidate will have
- A passion for catering and ability to display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as good customer service skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a clean and tidy manner.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please click "apply".
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