Kitchen Assistant Northampton, England
Job description
At Anchor, we are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work in. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.
We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.
The Role:
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work alongside the Head Chef and/or Second Chef to help prepare all food and meals to the highest standard within the care home. Assisting with the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals for our residents based around specific dietary requirements, choices and desires whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment.
The catering team plays a key part in our home, you will become part of the care home family and let’s be honest, YOU are what makes our home a great place to live and work!
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the food they prepare and takes pride in what is served to our residents on a day to day basis. Previous experience would be an advantage, as would a food hygiene qualification.
Hours of work:
Your hours of work will be 09.00 - 19.00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off. This will equate to an average working week of 35 hours in total.
We will offer: -
· A permanent contract of employment
· A competitive salary
· We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
· Fully funded enhanced DBS check
· A job with purpose and satisfaction
· Fully funded uniform
· Paid Breaks
· Refer a friend bonus scheme
A great place to work
Halcyon Care Homes is now part of Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
Anchor are committed to being a great and inclusive place to work. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds especially those who are from underrepresented groups. At Anchor, we live by the values of accountability, respect, courageousness and honesty and they go hand-in-hand with making sure we value diversity and champion an inclusive culture.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer, an accredited Living Wage Employer and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
