Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Fairlie House West Norwood

No Recruitment Agencies Please

Join an Outstanding Care Provider

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and making a real difference every day?

At Fairlie Healthcare Group, we don't just provide carewe enrich lives. Since 1999, we've been delivering exceptional specialist care for adults with neurological conditions, tracheostomies and ventilator support.

Our three purpose-built homes:

• Fairlie House West Norwood
• Highfield House Purley
• Woodstown House Banstead

Learn more about us: Outstanding Care Homes for the Highly Dependant Fairlie Healthcare

The Opportunity

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team.

Good nutrition plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our residents, and you'll play an important part in ensuring every meal is prepared and served to the highest standard.

If you enjoy working in a supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper

Prepare sandwiches, soups and evening meals that are nutritious, varied and beautifully presented

Support the Chef with meal preparation and cooking

Help plan menus and contribute ideas for new dishes

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness

Ensure dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements are always met

Take pride in delivering an excellent dining experience for our residents

What We're Looking For

You'll be successful if you have:

Full Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and cannot accept Student Visa or Skilled Worker Visa applicants)

Previous Kitchen Assistant experience (preferred but not essential)

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Good organisation and time management

A flexible and positive attitude

Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices

Why Join Fairlie Healthcare?

We believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our residents.

We offer:

Paid breaks

Free meals whilst on shift

Free staff minibus service at the start and end of your shift

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training, development and ongoing support

The opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading specialist care providers

Our Commitment to Equality

Fairlie Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Fairlie Healthcare and help us continue delivering Outstanding care through Outstanding people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and cannot accept Student Visa or Skilled Worker Visa applicants)
• Previous Kitchen Assistant experience (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good organisation and time management
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices

Desirable

• Full Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and cannot accept Student Visa or Skilled Worker Visa applicants)
• Previous Kitchen Assistant experience (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Good organisation and time management
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Fairlie Healthcare Group

Address

Highfield House

92 Higher Drive

Purley

Surrey

CR8 2HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://fairliehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)