At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the kitchen team in preparing nutritious meals and ensuring a clean dining environment.
- Company: Join Care South, a top-rated not-for-profit care home group.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, ongoing training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible bank hours with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a caring attitude and good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.85 - 12.85 £ per hour.
Join Our Caring Community at Dorset House!
Location: Dorset House, Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Hours: Bank Team (Hours worked as required by the service, with no guaranteed hours. Applicants should be willing to work weekends as required)
Shift Pattern: Flexible between 08:00 - 19:30
Who are we looking for and what you’ll bring to the role:
- Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
- Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
- A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!
What you will be doing:
- Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
- Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
- Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
- Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
- Washing cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas.
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.
Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- You'll receive a comprehensive induction including ongoing training and development.
- Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
- Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
- Building genuine friendships with residents.
- Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
Your Rewards and Benefits
At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. Our current benefits package includes:
- Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
- Paid induction and training.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Free DBS check.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- NMC pin fees paid by us.
- Staff association.
- Local staff reward programme.
- Onsite learning and development team.
- Career progression.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
What You Need to Know
- You must be 18 years or older.
- We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.
About Us
Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care.
For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
Kitchen Assistant - Bank Hours in Poole employer: Care South
At Care South, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Kitchen Assistants at Dorset House. With flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered to make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Join us in a rewarding career where you can build genuine relationships and contribute to a caring community that celebrates Food, Fun, and Friendship.
