Kitchen Assistant

**Kitchen Assistant**

**Bright Meadows Care Home, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 6PP**

**Harbour Healthcare**

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

Are you an ambitious, driven Kitchen Assistant looking for the next step in your career?

Are you seeking a role that makes an impact?

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work alongside our current team at Bright Meadows Care Home. We are able to offer a flexible working pattern 7am-1pm, 1pm-7pm alternatively, alternative weekend work is required.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support with the delivery of high standard food and beverages to residents while ensuring high levels of cleanliness and hygiene with in the kitchen. You will effectively support the Chef and other kitchen staff in their daily duties, ensuring compliance and understanding of their responsibilities for food hygiene, preparation and all Health and Safety requirements.

**IN RETURN, WE CAN OFFER YOU**:

- Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more
- Cycle Scheme - up to 39% savings on your bike purchase
- FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family
- Staff recognition award ceremonies
- £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
- Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
- Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
- Wellbeing portal:

- FREE meditation series
- FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
- FREE mental health support programmes
- FREE workout plans
- FREE Live digital gym classes
- FREE mindset and wellbeing series
- Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
- On-site parking

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

**Who are Harbour Healthcare?**

We are a Family run business with 20 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophy is actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are,
- Humility
- Accountability
- Achievement
- Passion
- Integrity

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

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

Pay: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Catering: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person