At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare meals and create a dignified dining experience for residents.
- Company: Join a caring team at Beechlands Care Home in Leicester.
- Benefits: Earn £12.96 to £13.32 per hour, plus holiday pay and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents with learning disabilities.
- Qualifications: Caring nature; cooking experience preferred but training provided.
The predicted salary is between 13.32 - 13.32 £ per hour.
Make a difference every day and give back to your community!
This role will be based at Beechlands Care Home in the Clarendon Park area of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 18 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our residents' individual abilities.
Benefits of becoming our Kitchen Assistant:
- Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
- Fully funded DBS
- Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
- Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
Responsibilities of our Kitchen Assistant include:
- Preparing meals, snacks and beverages in line with our residents' dietary requirements
- Undertaking quality checks on food prepared and food being stored
- Planning menus in line with the preferences and requirements of our residents
- Assisting with food service to allow our residents a dignified dining experience
- Maintaining stock records in line with company policy and food safety regulations
- Ordering stock and maintaining accurate records
- Maintaining a hygienic and tidy kitchen and supporting with deep cleaning tasks
What we're looking for in our Kitchen Assistant:
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. You will be an experienced Cook, ideally holding a Food Hygiene and/or Catering qualification, though this is not essential as Prime Life can support you with the training necessary for this role.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Kitchen Assistant please click 'apply' today, and we'll ensure to be in touch!
