Kitchen Assistant

**Job Title** **Kitchen Assistant**
**Salary
- £11.67ph**
**Hours Part Time - 9am-6pm (3 x shifts week 1, 4 x shifts week 2) to include alternate weekends**
**Location Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA**
**Employer Nightingale Nursing Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare**

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Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?*

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A little about Jasmine_*

Jasmine is a privately owned group, which currently operates six care homes for the elderly across the East Midlands, with significant expansion plans in line with our mission:

- By prioritising _*_our people_**_, our mission is to provide the _**_highest standards of care_**_ to _**_as many elderly residents as possible_*

Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:

- Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for their first or another relevant Diploma qualification
- We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
- We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
- All our homes are full, with long waiting lists, demonstrating the wonderful reputations they all have

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A little about Nightingale_*

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.

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Competencies_*
- Team player
- Experience working in a previous Kitchen role
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
- Good written and oral communication skills
- A willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents
- A positive and enthusiastic outlook

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Day to Day Responsibilities_*

Assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals to our residents
Assist in washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces
Acting in line with health & safety and food hygiene guidelines
Promoting our resident's choice, dignity and independence and all times

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Essential Requirements_*

A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting.
Live within 20 minutes of the Home.

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Preferred Requirements_*

One years' experience in a similar role.
One years' experience working in a residential or nursing home.
Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification (or willing to work towards this).
Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.

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What can Jasmine offer you?_*

In line with its Mission (see above), Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we fundamentally believe that the happiness of our residents is totally dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:
Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
Pay Rise - Performance related pay increases of up to 4% (reviewed every 6 months)
Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial reward of up to £500
Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try
Short Notice shift incentives
Employee Assistance Programme - Access this 24/7 for free counselling and valuable well-being advice
DBS checks - We pay for this

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Join us for a rewarding career where you're supported, recognised, and appreciated*

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Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, whilst is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.67 per hour