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Weekend Kitchen Assistant

Weekend Kitchen Assistant

B&M Care Homes

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 4 days

Reading, Berkshire RG4, England

£11.92 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

B&M Care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for St Lukes Care Home in Caversham, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience and a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.
The position involves assisting the cook with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment, and following health and safety procedures.
The role offers 12 hours of work on alternate weekends, with competitive pay that includes a £1.00 hourly enhancement for contracted hours and £1.25 for overtime.
Employees benefit from a free uniform, wellbeing support, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for career development through training programs.
Additional perks include a £250 introduction payment, enhanced holiday pay, statutory sick pay, and access to discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Exciting Opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant atSt LukesCare 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:St LukesCare Home,Caversham

Hours:12 Hours (alternate weekends)

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Responsibilities as a Kitchen Assistant:

Assisting the Cook:

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 LukesCare Home. Apply now and be a part of the B&M Care family!

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