About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, you'll help to provide first-class food and hospitality to give our residents exceptional care and support. A nutritious diet is essential for ensuring our residents' wellbeing. You'll help produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience. There'll be opportunities for you to get to know residents, enhancing their hospitality experience and developing your skills. We're looking for someone committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during food preparation. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although similar experience in a commercial or care setting is useful. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus benefits and rewards including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care home provider in the UK, offering a range of services that include residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and support to all its residents, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and service they need to live a fulfilling life. Barchester Healthcare values its employees highly and offers a competitive benefits package, including training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, and various employee rewards. With a focus on creating a supportive and welcoming environment, Barchester Healthcare has built a strong reputation for excellence in care. The company places great importance on nutrition and hospitality, understanding that a healthy diet is crucial for the wellbeing of their residents. At Barchester Healthcare, staff are encouraged to develop their skills and build meaningful relationships with the residents they care for.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Kitchen Assistant at Paternoster House Care home in Waltham Abbey, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Kitchen Assistant is so important. You'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents, enhance their hospitality experience and develop your skills.
ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although experience in a commercial or care setting would be useful.
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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Waltham Abbey
EN9 3JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)