Kitchen Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL

Salary: £11.75 per hour, plus a 50p per hour weekend enhancement 

Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am to 6:30pm, shifts will be across Monday to Sunday

Job type: Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

Be part of an exciting new beginning at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home due to open its doors in March 2025.

As our Kitchen Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!

Please be aware that we are looking for a candidate to start in February 2025.

What's in it for you?

The Butterfly Benefits:

• Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
• Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the month
• Team social events
• Staff wellness fund
• Loyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Comprehensive induction with free training and development

About the role:

• Assist with the preparation of meals and the cleaning of serveries, kitchens and staff areas on a daily basis
• Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
• Distribute and collect crockery from the residents
• Relay and clear tea trolleys where applicable
• Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
• 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
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is essential to be considered
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
• A caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays

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 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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