Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Egerton Manor Care Home is a purpose-built care facility and is situated in the picturesque village of Egerton in the heart of Bolton. The home is registered to provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to 64 residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. Egerton Manor is rated GOOD across all 5 domains by CQC. 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 35-hour contract available with an hourly rate of £12.21! Shift times are 0800-1900, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

Assistwith 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 dutieson a daily basis.

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience working in food services is desirable.
Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable. 
The ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential.
A willingness to learn is essential.
No formal qualifications?arerequiredas 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 holidayand overtimeenhancements
5.6 weeks of 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)

About Lovett Care

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

This position is subject to a DBS check