Kitchen Assistant - BANK

Job summary

Cheadle Manor is a purpose-built care home facility in the popular location of Cheadle village, Stockport. The home is registered to provide care to 68 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential and nursing. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the highest of safety, comfort and care to residents. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers.?Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.



We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and motivated Kitchen Assistant to join our team. To assist with the preparation of meals for residents and external visitors. We have a 0 hour BANK contract available with an hourly rate of £12.21! Shift times are 0800-1900, with alternate weekend working.



Please be aware that this vacancy is for a 0 hour bank contract to cover sickness and annual leave. There are no guaranteed/regular hours available with this contract.



Role Responsibilities:

Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Head Chef / Assistant Chef.
Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules.
Ensure compliance at all times of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements and legislation.
Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef.
Undertake pot washing duties on a daily basis.


Skills and experience required:

Previous experience?of working in food services is desirable.
Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable. ?
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.
A willingness to learn is essential.
No formal qualifications?are required as we provide training & development in relation to this role.


The Benefits?



Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles



Bank holiday and overtime enhancements?
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS?
Uniform provided
Paid training?
Refer a friend referral scheme,?for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
Excellent induction programme for new starters?
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications?
A competitive rate of pay?
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes?
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development?
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day?
Pension scheme
EarlyPay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)



This position is subject to a DBS check