Description
We are seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Queensmount Care Home in Bournemouth.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the chefs and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents
- Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys, and maintain cleanliness and tidiness in all preparation areas
- Monitoring stock rotation, adhering to company policies and procedures, and following all mandatory COSHH and HACCP guidelines
- Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen
- A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with the wider kitchen and care home teams
- A commitment to delivering an excellent service at each meal and making our residents feel at home
In return for your hard work, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary of £13.10 - £14.10 per hour
- 20-hour contract
- My Healthcare - free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues
- Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (approximately £350)
- Wagestream - early access to up to 40% of earned wages
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay
- Long service rewards, including ecards, extra holidays, and money
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport annual season tickets
- Range of Bupa pension plans
- Parental leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Access to discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities across the UK