Kitchen Assistant

**Role: Kitchen Assistant**

**Location: La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home, Martock**

**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 07.30-15.30 and 12:00-20.00 shifts, includes alternate weekends**

**Salary: Starting at £11.45**

**THE ROLE**

La Fontana are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard-working Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly and experienced kitchen team. As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist the Cook in preparing and serving light, nutritious meals for the people who live at the home and ensure all hygiene regulations and practices are adhered to.

Duties can include;
- Simple preparation of food and cooking where needed
- General kitchen duties such as; washing up and organising the food store and refrigeration storage, including stock rotation
- Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring they are hygienic, and records are maintained
- Helping with deliveries and checking for errors

**THE RIGHT PERSON**
- Will have experience in a similar role, good communication skills and be a team player
- Experience of working in a care home environment would be advantageous

Our company values are at the heart of what we do;
- Being kind and respectful
- Working together
- Displaying openness and honesty
- Showing patience and understanding
- Having a compassionate and positive attitude

If you have these qualities then we would love to hear from you

**THE REWARDS**
- Additional £2 per hour overtime enhancement
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Diploma in Health and Social Care opportunities
- Access to Concerts for Carers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Blue Light Card discount scheme

**For further information on the role of Kitchen Assistant, please see our job description for further details.**
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