Kitchen Assistant – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Location: Hampden Hall Care Centre, Tamarisk Way, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, HP22 5ZB

Hourly rate: £10.50 per hour

Hours: Up to 32 hours per week

Shifts: 8:00am to 4:30pm and 11:00am to 7:30pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday, working 4 days over 7

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 Hampden Hall 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?

• Very competitive salary with the option of paid overtime
• Bank holiday pay enhancements
• Paid induction and ongoing training 
• Free DBS check (refunded once probation has been passed)
• Free uniform and free parking
• Refer a friend scheme with cash rewards
• Free staff wellness fund
• Free eye test (for qualifying staff)
• Rewards for employee of the month 
• Awards for long service
• Free snacks for staff
• Pension scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores

*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
• Collect and distribute crockery
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Cook

About you:

• The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)
• 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.