At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing and delivering quality meals for residents in a care home.
- Company: Welford Healthcare, dedicated to providing quality care in inviting environments.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, free uniform, on-site parking, and workplace pension.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for ongoing development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents' lives while gaining valuable kitchen experience.
- Qualifications: Caring nature, good communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
Hours: Part Time (20 hours, working alternate weekends)
Location: Vale View Heights, Fortescue Road, Sidmouth, EX10 9QG
Our team is looking to recruit a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to assist with delivering quality meals to our residents in the care home. This is a perfect opportunity to gain some experience within the kitchen or perhaps develop a new career in catering. You will be helping to ensure that our residents' dietary requirements are met.
Responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant:
- Taking an active role in supporting the Chef with the preparation and delivery of meals for residents.
- Preparing fresh ingredients for various meals.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen area that adheres to Health and Safety regulations and the exemplary standards of the home.
- Cleaning all crockery, cutlery and food preparation equipment.
- Assisting in the preparation of meals for service.
- Preparing food and ingredients for service.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- A caring and compassionate nature.
- Catering/cooking experience.
- Food Safety knowledge.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
- Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work weekends.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Workplace pension.
- Free DBS.
- Free uniform.
- Free on-site parking.
About Us:
Welford Healthcare was founded in 2017 with the goal of building a boutique collection of quality care homes across the UK. Our strategy is to grow our business by acquiring mature care homes with quality foundations and strong potential for improvement and by investing in our people and our properties to ensure our homes are always inviting and homely. Our primary and enduring purpose is to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults. Our senior leadership team has extensive experience in operating, opening and acquiring quality care homes with proven track records in regulatory compliance and running commercially successful businesses where meeting the needs and ensuring the happiness of our residents and our teams are the cornerstones of our approach.
Kitchen Assistant in Sidmouth employer: Vale View Heights
Vale View Heights in Sidmouth is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents through nutritious meal preparation. With flexible part-time hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for personal development, you'll find a rewarding career path in a friendly team atmosphere, complemented by convenient on-site parking.
