Kitchen Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £10.50/hour
About Us
Encore provides the finest care, comfort and companionship, and delivers expertise in all five types of elderly care: dementia, nursing, residential, respite and palliative. Our four beautiful homes in Bournemouth, Oakdale, Great Oaks, Fairmile Grange, and Southampton's Hamble Heights provide the perfect haven for our wonderful residents. At Encore, we take immense pride in our exceptional team members who create a sense of belonging, making every resident feel like a cherished member of our extended family. They are the heart and soul of our homes, ensuring that each moment is cherished, and every day is celebrated.
About the Kitchen Assistant:
We are looking for a passionate Kitchen Assistant to be part of an exceptional team within our modern, purpose-built care home. Every person in our homes plays a key role in the happiness and comfort of our residents. Mealtimes are such an important part of every day, and as such, you will be part of team that delivers appetising, nutritional, and delicious dishes for our residents to enjoy. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join us at Encore. You will be part of an ambitious, growing company and supported by a remarkable team.
Main duties and responsibilities as a Kitchen Assistant:
* The preparation of meals under supervision of the Head Chef
* Ensuring the highest standards of the presentation of dishes
* Ensure dietary requirements of residents are always met by following their care plan
* Ensure the highest standards of hygiene are always observed within the kitchen
* Respect and maintain residents’ privacy and dignity
* Supporting the Kitchen team in a variety of duties
Skills and experience you need as Kitchen Assistant:
* Confidence in your own skills and performance and share in our pride and passion in delivering great care.
* Be a good communicator.
* Be a good team player
* Be able to prioritise.
* Flexibility to work hours/shifts/weekend.
* Be friendly, kind, honest, reassuring person.
* Experience in a similar role preferred.
Benefits:
* Salary £10.50 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays.
* Shift Times are 7am – 15pm or 10:30am – 18:30pm.
* Funded learning opportunities.
* 28 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of bank holidays.
* Paid breaks.
* Free meals on shift.
* Free uniform.
* Recognition and Rewards programme.
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Long Service Awards.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression.
* Learning & Development: We provide you with a personalised training plan, tailored to your individual needs.
* Care Friends: Our Employee Referral and Rewards App is your ticket to helping us recruit the best talent for our Care Homes. For each successful referral placement for our open positions, you have the potential to earn more than £500 over time, thanks to the points you accrue! Curious? Contact the recruitment team for details.
Our Values:
At Encore Care Home, we believe in the power of people. We foster a joyful environment where residents and staff can truly enjoy themselves. No two days are ever the same as we embrace spontaneity and go with the flow. We encourage creativity to connect with each resident in thoughtful and imaginative ways. We are a family, offering support and a friendly ear to lean on.
Encore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Following a change in government guidelines relating to Care Home employees, it is no longer essential to be vaccinated against COVID-19, however it is preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity among our employees and applicants. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally throughout our recruitment process. We are determined to prevent discrimination based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, education, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law
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