Kitchen Assistant - Benfleet, United Kingdom - Excelcare Holdings

Excelcare Holdings

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Benfleet, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a
Kitchen Assistant to join our
Goldenley Care Home in South Benfleet, Essex.

You will become part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support and most importantly outstanding meal experiences for the people living in our care home.

Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years.

We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.

By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

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Salary £10.90 p/h

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20 hours a week from Monday
Sunday. You will be required to work alternate weekends
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Shifts between - 8 hours. Every other weekend from 10am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday, as well as 1 X 4 hour shift during the week

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1 year maternity cover

About the role

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As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be required to assist the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious, healthy meals using fresh ingredients for the people living in our care home
Work to scheduled meal plans paying attention to individual dietary requirements
Always maintain excellent standards of hygiene
Work in a fastpaced environment and support at mealtimes with the dining experience
Respecting choice and preferences of the people we care for
Check kitchen equipment and report any concerns or faults to the Chef.
Understanding of Health & Safety, particularly in respect of Basic Food Hygiene, COSHH, safe moving and Handling and working within guidelines relating to cross infection

What we are looking for from you

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Experience of cooking for large numbers
A passion for preparing and assisting with cooking of fresh, tasty, homemade food
NVQ Level 2 OR (qualified by experience) in catering and hospitality
2 years' experience in a catering environment
12 months experience in managing a kitchen
Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be involved in meaningful

What we offer in return for your hard work

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