Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Bank Kitchen AssistantLocation: South CerneyPay rate: Up to £12.00Contracted hours: BankABOUT THE ROLEWe’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their dayIn joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting.AND IN RETURNThe Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe withPPE and daily testing Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)A workplace pensionFree uniformFree DBSHigher rates of pay at weekendsAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for usBlue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much moreABOUT YOUYou don’t need to have previous formal catering experience, as we’ll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we’re looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You’ll have a positive can-do approach, with good communication skills and you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible.You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.