Kitchen Assistant

Job title:

Kitchen Assistant

Company

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Job description

No recruitment agencies please!The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care which was established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies, and who require ventilator support.We currently have three homes, Fairlie House which is in West Norwood with 45 beds, Highfield House which is located in Purley with 45 beds and finally, Woodstown House in Banstead with 40 beds, which opened its doors to its first residents in April 2021. All three homes have achieved the highest rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we continually strive to maintain our ‘Outstanding’ rating.Link to our website:ScopeWe are currently seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our exceptional team at one of our purpose-built homes. A nutritious meal is essential for our residents’ health, which is why your role as a Kitchen Assistant is critical. You will be a part of an ambitious, growing company with an outstanding team.What will my duties be?

• To assist with preparation of breakfast, lunch and supper.
• Preparation of sandwiches, soup and evening menu which is nutritious, adequate, varied and presentable, taking into account the needs of all clients, their cultural background and dietary requirements.
• To take an interest in menu planning and trial new dishes.
• To assist chef in cooking lunches as and when required
• To take pride in work and meet all quality standards
• To at all times wear clean kitchen whites and keep hair covered, hands clean and nails trimmed.

What do I need to be successful?For this role, you are required to have the following attributes:

• You Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship (we are not accepting candidates on a student visa and skilled workers)
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant (preferred)
• Excellent verbal communication & listening skills
• Good organisational skills and effective time management
• Ability to prioritise day to day activities
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet service needs
• Awareness of food safety and cleaning practices

What’s in it for me?

• Paid Breaks
• Onsite parking
• Free meals whilst working on shift.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free staff minibus service at the start and end of your shift
• Free staff uniform and DBS
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive on the job training & support

Shifts are:8am – 4pm9am – 5pmBank contractEqual OpportunitiesFairlie Healthcare are an equal opportunities employer, who value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Expected salary

£12.5 per hour

Location

Banstead, Surrey

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:43:55 GMT

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