Location: On site / Essex Way, Great Warley, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3AX, UK
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:£ 13.45
We are looking for aKitchen Assistantto join ourWinifred Dell Care Home in Brentwood, Essex.You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home.Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.
Excelcare is a family‑owned care home group established for over 34 years.We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.
- Salary: £13.45 per hour
- 30 hours a week
- 8am - 6pm X 3 times a week between Monday and Sunday
- You will be required to work alternate weekends (Saturday AND Sunday)
About the role:
- As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
- Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
- Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
- Work in a fast-paced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
- Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
- Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
- Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection
What we are looking for from you:
- Experience of working in a commercial kitchen for large numbers.
- A passion for preparing and cooking fresh, tasty, home‑made menu options.
- A Level 2 qualification would be desirable or considerable experience in a catering environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful engagement with our residents to ensure they receive a high standard meal-time experience and are offered choice.
- Attention to required food standards and health and safety requirements.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on‑site parking*
- Enhancement to pay on bank holidays
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Team appreciation week
- Blue Light Card reimbursement – where you can access a wide range of discounts.
*Terms and Conditions apply
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Kitchen Assistant employer: Excelcare
Excelcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture at The Willows Care Home in Great Linford, Milton Keynes. With a commitment to clinical excellence and employee well-being, we provide extensive growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including 25 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and team appreciation days. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while being part of a dedicated and hardworking team.
