Kitchen Assistant - Chorleywood, Hertfordshire Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ Hourly rate: £11.75 per hour, plus a 50p per hour weekend enhancement Hours: 40 hours per week Shifts: 8:00am to 6:00pm / 8:00am to 6:30pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday Job type: Permanent Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Burford House Care Home.
We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.
If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
What's in it for you?
The Butterfly Benefits: Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme) Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card) Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend Scheme Employee of the month Team social events Staff wellness fund Loyalty and long-service awards Employment Perks: Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidays Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in Free training and development About the role: Assist with the preperation of meals Assist with the cleaning of serveries, kitchens and staff areas on a daily basis Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment Distribute to and collect crockery from the residents Relay and clear tea trolleys where applicable Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation Maintain a clean and hygienic environment Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef About you: The right to live and work in the UK Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.
Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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