Kitchen Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ilford, United Kingdom Westgate Healthcare Full time

Kitchen Assistant – Wanstead, East London

Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR

Hourly rate: £11.55 per hour

Hours:  40 hours per week

Shifts: 8:00am to 4:30pm / 9.30am to 6:00pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, including alternate weekends

Job type: Permanent 

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

What’s in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

  • Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
  • Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
  • Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Employee of the month
  • Team social events
  • Staff wellness fund
  • Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends and bank holidays
  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
  • Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
  • Free training and development

About the role:

  • Assist with the cleaning of services and kitchens on a daily basis
  • Prepare meals 
  • Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
  • Distribute to and collect crockery from the residents
  • Relay and clear tea trolleys where applicable
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
  • Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef

About you:

  • The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
  • Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful 
  • Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude 
  • An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

WGHROB


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