Kitchen Assistant

**About Us**:
Founded back in 2009, Lovett Care has been operating care homes across the Northwest for over a decade and recently in Wales after acquiring four homes. With a strong reputation in the care industry, we pride ourselves on creating a ‘home from home’ environment which enables residents to live life to the fullest, whatever their age or condition. Lovett Care is values driven and see our people as our greatest asset. Our Mission is to be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable ‘home from home’ environment.
- Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect_

Lovett Care is seeking a **Kitchen Assistant** to join our amazing team at **Charlotte House. **This is a fantastic opportunity to work with our team to deliver a quality service for a diverse group of residents.

**This position is for 22 hours per week.**

You will have previous experience within a care environment. To discuss this exciting opportunity further, please forward your CV and covering letter to **Clare Richards, General Manager.**

**Job Purpose**:

- Prepare all foods, as directed by the Chef
- Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to
- Assist in preparation and serving of all meals, in a timely manner
- Liaise with care team members and residents in a polite and person-centred way

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Under the supervision of the Chef, assist in identifying items to be ordered to ensure enough levels of supplies for catering operation from specified suppliers, using the homes procedures
- Operate an efficient stock control system
- Ensure equipment supplied is used with care, in accordance with suppliers’ instructions and training
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately
- Prepare food items under the guidance of the chef Support the delivery and serving of food, if required
- Understand the specific diets identified as required by residents, and share any dietary concerns with the chef
- Be responsible for understanding Health and Safety requirements Be clean, hygienic, and well always presented
- Any incidents or accidents to be reported to the chef, and appropriately recorded and actioned
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
- Completion of mandatory E-Learnings.
- To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the team
- Work with the chef in a positive way, and be proactive in identifying duties that need to be completed
- Liaise and communicate effectively with care team members to understand the dietary needs of residents that use the service
- Be polite and respectful in any communication with the team, residents and or external visitors
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- When interacting with residents, be person-centred, and promote respect and dignity

**Qualifications**:

- Approved Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
- Good English Written and verbal

**You will have**:

- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience in role applied for
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Experience in a customer facing environment
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- Knowledge of texture modified diets
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and personal responsibility
- Experience of working with kitchen equipment and appliances and
- understanding the risks involved
- Satisfactory DBS Check

**Benefits**:

- 28 days Holiday _(Including Bank Holidays)_
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Apprenticeships available

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22 per week

**Salary**: £10.90 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Charlotte House