Kitchen Assistant (Cooper House) Leicester, England
Job description
Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 10 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives in a nourishing and supportive environment which promotes their independence.
We are currently seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Cooper House, Care Home.
Your key responsibilities in this role will include, but not limited to;
- Supporting the Head Chef and other Catering staff to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.
- Maintaining full awareness of menu content, service procedures and any other relevant information.
- Delivering prepared food from the kitchen to the dining room or appropriate area, and serving meals to residents in a pleasant and friendly manner.
- Resetting tables, tidying work areas, washing up, putting away deliveries and preparing the food service areas for the next service.
- Advising the Home Manager and Care Services staff concerning any changes in a resident’s dietary habits, in particular reporting and noting any instances where a resident refuses food.
What we look for in our candidates:
- Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships
- A friendly and cheerful disposition
- Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable individual.
- Excellent customer service skills and a desire to deliver good service to our elderly residents during their meal times.
What we can offer you?
- Great career development opportunity and ongoing support
- Paid 28 annual leave day
- Company funded qualification for the staff (subject to eligibility)
- National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme
- Attendance incentives
- Access to Bluelight Card, Discounts for Carers and access to Company Shop Group
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure, the expense will be met by the applicant. The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.
Shifts will include weekends.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £9.55-£9.91 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
