Servery / Kitchen Assistant
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Servery / Kitchen Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL
Hourly rate:£12.71 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shifts: 8.00am to 6.30pm, three shifts over seven days
Job type: Permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Servery / Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Meadowhill Care Home, a luxury care home, where the kitchen operates like a domestic kitchen, not a commercial one.
We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
About the role:
- Taking meal orders from residents and supporting them in making their choices where needed (especially for residents living with dementia or other cognitive challenges)
- Setting tables to a luxurious standard to create an exceptional dining experience
- Serving meals, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and at the correct temperature
- Encouraging residents to eat their meals and or offering alternative choices
- Distribute to and collect crockery from the residents
- Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment
- Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations
- Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed
- Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef
- Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation
- Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals
- Work closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences
About you:
- The right to live and work in the UK
- Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful
- Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
- An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH
Why work at Westgate?
- Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends
- Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
- Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
- Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
- Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
- Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
- Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
- Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.