Kitchen Assistant

Aurem Care

Colchester, England, United Kingdom

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Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning

Kitchen AssistantThe Oaks Care Home 15 Oaks Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3PR

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience?

Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home?

We are seeking an experienced and hard working Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.

What does the job role involve?

The Role Includes But Is Not Limited To

To ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
To wash up with respect for all equipment.
To ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily.
To ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to.
To ensure that tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day.
Where applicable to wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays.
To empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags.
To ensure tables are laid in dining room.
To ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits is made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required.
Any other ad hoc duties within the role

What Makes a Successful Candidate

Must have previous kitchen assistant experience
You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
You will have great communication and organisational skills
Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

Day shifts
30 hours per week, including weekend work
Pay: £12.71 per hour
28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
Life insurance
Free DBS (T & C’s apply)
Free or discounted meals
Free parking
Company pension
Wagestream – Same-day pay
Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
Yearly salary review
Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

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About the company

Aurem Care

Company website•Hospitals and Health Care

We are Aurem Care, an independent provider of nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people. Aurem Care runs twelve care homes across the United Kingdom.

At Aurem Care, we’ve dedicated our lives to ensure there is purpose in every breath of each resident we’re honoured to serve. We understand that older adults and their loved ones depend on us not only to live, but to live well. It’s a challenge we welcome – every day.