About The Role
This is a full‑time position of 36 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that residents will love.
- Assist and prepare cakes for the morning tea trolley and lunch time dessert/cakes.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
- Monitor food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures.
- Train new starters on equipment use and demonstrate kitchen procedures.
- Clean up spills and ensure the kitchen remains safe and neat.
- Always put resident well‑being first in every task.
Qualifications and Experience
- Kitchen experience and familiarity with the Food Safety Act 1990, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR and COSHH regulations.
- Excellent record‑keeping, organisational and recipe‑following skills.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine, considerate, and kind approach to residents and co‑workers.
Benefits
- Paid enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal available during shifts of eight hours or more
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
- GP online – 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app available to you and your children under 16
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
- Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts
- Well‑being – free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support for physical, mental and financial issues
- Excellent recognition schemes, including ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- Attractive referral scheme of up to £1,000 per referral, depending on the role
We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making an offer to you starting with us on day one.
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