Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

What we can offer you

• £12.25 per hour 
• Full time - 36 hours per week (3 days per week)
• Weekday and alternate weekends 
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Paid break on 12 hour shifts 
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment 
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

As our Kitchen Assistant you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents.  An important part of your role will to keep the kitchen clean, safe and tidy at all times whilst on shift.  You will also help with serving meals and will interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our resident’s dignity at all times. 

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• You’ll need to understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health.
• You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

At Water Mill  House Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better