Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Kitchen Assistant  Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: £12.97 per hour (Monday-Sunday) Contracted Hours: 2 x 17.50 Hours per week Shift Pattern : 09:00am – 18:00pm Monday - Sunday ABOUT THE ROLE We’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 day In 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. In the heart of Wing Village, a new care home is taking shape - where every day will be shaped by the people who live here. Our care home has been thoughtfully refurbished to offer modern, comfortable surroundings designed with today’s residents in mind. Located in the quiet village of Wing, just outside Leighton Buzzard, our home is a short walk from the village centre in a peaceful setting, right at the heart of the local community. Be among the first to choose one of our 75 en-suite bedrooms, with views of our green spaces, and designed to support comfort, independence, and dignity. AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 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. 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 pension * Free uniform * Free DBS * Higher rates of pay at weekends * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme * Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us * Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more ABOUT YOU You 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. If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today. #IND1