Kitchen Assistant – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 

Location: St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW

Hourly rate: £11.55 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: 7.30am to 4pm / 11am to 7.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid break

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 St Pauls Care Centre.

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?

• Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
• Free training and development
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
• Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
• Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
• Loyalty and long-service awards
• Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards

*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company.

Further information can be given at interview stage

About the role:

• Prepare meals
• Assist with the cleaning of serveries and kitchens on a daily basis
• 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 
• 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
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential

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.

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