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Part time Kitchen AssistantContract
Shepshed, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Kitchen Assistant - Join Our Friendly Team at Charnwood Oaks!
Location: Shepshed, Leicestershire Hours: 18 hours per week - weekends Pay: £12.96-£13.32 per hour, depending on qualifications Looking for part-time weekend work where you can make a real difference? Enjoy being part of a team and helping others? We'd love to hear from you!
At Charnwood Oaks, we believe good food brings people together. We're looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team and help make mealtimes enjoyable for our residents. Our home supports 84 residents, many living with dementia and other age-related conditions. You'll play an important part in creating a welcoming dining experience and helping our residents feel at home.
What's in it for you?
- £12.96-£13.32 per hour, depending on qualifications.
- 18 hours per week - ideal for part-time weekend work.
- Regular weekend shift patterns.
- Fully funded DBS.
- Comprehensive holiday pay scheme.
- Refer a Friend scheme -
- earn up to £250!
- Training and development opportunities.
- Support from our dedicated Quality Matters team.
What will you be doing?
- Assisting with the preparation of meals, snacks and refreshments.
- Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and service.
- Helping ensure residents receive meals that meet their individual dietary requirements.
- Making mealtimes enjoyable and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and respect.
- Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards.
- Checking and storing food deliveries correctly.
- Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and organised.
What are we looking for?
- A friendly, positive and reliable approach.
- A genuine interest in food and helping others.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- An understanding of the importance of food hygiene.
- A caring, patient and respectful attitude towards older people.
- Previous kitchen or catering experience would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
- Food Hygiene
- qualifications are desirable but not essential, as we can support you with the training you need.
Why join Charnwood Oaks?
This is more than just a kitchen job. You'll be part of a friendly team, helping prepare and serve meals that bring comfort, enjoyment and happiness to our residents. If you're looking for rewarding part-time work where even the little things you do make a big difference, this could be the perfect opportunity! Ready to join our team? Apply today - we'd love to welcome you to Charnwood Oaks!