At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals and keep the kitchen clean and safe.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Honey Lane Care Home, where happiness thrives.
- Benefits: Earn £12.74 per hour, enjoy 28 days leave, and receive enhanced pay on bank holidays.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided and opportunities for career development in a vibrant care home.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a fun, caring environment.
- Qualifications: No specific experience needed; just bring your caring nature and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 12.74 - 12.74 £ per hour.
Why join us? We're proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.
Benefits of joining our team:
- £12.74 per hour
- Part time role - 12 hours per week
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- I have an idea £50 gift card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive Training and Career Development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Dedicated mental health champions
About the role:
As our Kitchen Assistant you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. An important part of your role will be keeping the kitchen clean, safe and tidy at all times whilst on shift. You will also help with serving meals and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you'll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents' dignity at all times.
Here's some other important things you need to know:
- You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
- You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker.
The Ideal Candidate:
Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people's comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
About us and our home:
Caring for Our Mental Health Together. At Honey Lane Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That's why we've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better.
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