Kitchen Assistant

Exciting Opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant atLakesideCare Home! Join the B&M Care Family Today.

About Us: B&M Care, a prominent private residential and specialist dementia care provider, manages a 26-care home portfolio across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Northamptonshire. Our commitment is rooted in the 'Rose Model of Dementia Care,' fostering a benchmark standard for exceptional care reflecting the everyday rhythms of life.

Location:Lakeside Care Home,Reading

Hours:30

Responsibilities as a Kitchen Assistant:

• Aid in the preparation of vegetables and provide support during busy periods.
• Clean kitchen equipment, including cooker, oven hot plate, Bain Maries, Fridges, and Freezers as per the cleaning schedule.
• Follow the cleaning schedule directed by the Head Cook.
• Dispose of waste bags following health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of tea trolleys, trays, and the dishwasher.

Essential Skills, Characteristics, and Experience:

• Must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.

Our Commitment to You:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• £1.00 hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours.
• Free uniform provided.
• Wellbeing Support Line available to all staff.
• Flexible working within a supportive environment.
• Long Service Awards.
• B&M Cares Golden Rose Staff Recognition Awards.
• Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme.
• Support & career development.
• Holiday.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Auto-Enrolment Pension.

Additional Benefits:

• £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer.
• £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours.
• Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers.

Ready to contribute to the highest standards of care? Join us as a Kitchen Assistant at St BrendansCare Home. Apply now and be a part of the B&M Care family!