Kitchen Assistant - Bank

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

Benefits of joining our team

• £12.88 per hour
• Bank shifts (every Friday and additional hours to cover annual leave and sickness)
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development 
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions  

About the role

As our Kitchen Assistant (Bank), you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents.  An important part of your role will be 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 daily - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents’ dignity at all times. 

 

Here are 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.
• Previous experience is essential.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
• You’ll ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order, and immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

 

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful, as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

 

At Ashbrook Court 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