Job Reference:
308a
Application deadline:
30/07/2024
Job Description
Job title:
Kitchen Assistant
Salary:
£11.44 per hour
Location:
The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours:
21 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a
Kitchen Assistant to join our Care Plus team at The Sandford Nursing Home in Church Stretton on a part-time, permanent basis.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will assist with the preparation of meals and snacks for residents within guidelines and ensure the service delivered promotes the independence, dignity, rights and choices of the people that we work with.
In addition, you will carry out general dining room duties including laying and clearing tables, transport meals to dining room and other eating locations as required and washing up all items used in the kitchen area. You will also carry out simple preparation of food as required by the cook and be able to maintain cooking and storage areas in a clean and tidy state in line with cleaning schedules.
Hours of work will be between 7:30am - 7pm, 2 days per week (either weekend or weekday)
Skills and experience required:
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work schedules
Good communication skills
Previous experience of working with older people (desirable)
Food Safety Level 1 qualification (desirable)
To work positively with colleagues as a team
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS is required.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer competitive holiday entitlement (5.6 weeks annual leave). We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme amongst other company benefits. Please see our
HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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