About this role
Job summary
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.
As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.
Main duties of the job
The Kitchen Assistant at Akari Care plays a crucial role in caring for the elderly by ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Collaborating with the Cook and catering team, the assistant is responsible for creating menus, plating, arranging trollies, and guaranteeing quality care for residents. Understanding residents' religious and cultural backgrounds is essential to personalize meal choices. The role requires someone who thrives on making a positive impact, consistently promotes Akari Care values, and contributes to creating a respectful and inclusive environment. Offered benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, paid DBS check, 28 days annual leave, flexible working patterns, fully funded training, and more.
About us
Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly, focusing on creating a valued and respected environment for residents. The organisation emphasizes the importance of personalized care and ensures that staff uphold and promote shared values. By nurturing a community where resident needs are prioritized, Akari Care aims to make a difference in the lives of older individuals. The company offers kitchen assistant roles where individuals can develop personally and professionally, with support for training and personal development plans. The inclusive workplace culture fosters engagement, respect, and support for all colleagues and residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What is in it for you
- A competitive salary
- Pension contribution of 5%
- Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
- Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
- 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans.
- The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
- An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
What we require from you
- Experience of working within similar environment
- Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
- Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
- Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
- Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
- Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a similar environment and kitchen, food preparation experience required. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is mandatory. A caring nature, flexibility, adaptability, resilience, and a warm personality are necessary traits.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Stanley
DH9 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)