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Kitchen Assistant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

About Us

Join our Great Oaks Care Home Kitchen, where meals play a key role in our residents' and employee’s daily lives. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be the secret ingredient to creating nutritious and tasty dishes.

What your cooking journey will look like

  • Collaborate with our Head Chef to prepare irresistible meals.
  • Tailor fantastic meals to meet our residents’ dietary needs.
  • Become an invaluable part of our dynamic kitchen team.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene in the kitchen, ensuring. 
  • Support the overall kitchen team in daily tasks.

What We're Looking For

  • Confidence in kitchen tasks and routines.
  • Good communication skills.
  • A friendly and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

  • Salary £10.50 per hour (Up to £11.44 in April) and enhanced pay for bank holidays.
  • Funded learning opportunities.
  • 28 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Paid breaks - Free meals on shift and Free uniform.
  • Recognition and Rewards programme. Workplace pension scheme.
  • Long Service Awards.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression.
  • Learning & Development: We provide you with a personalised training plan, tailored to your individual needs.
  • Care Friends: Our Employee Referral and Rewards App is your ticket to helping us recruit the best talent for our Care Homes. For each successful referral placement for our open positions, you have the potential to earn more than £500 over time, thanks to the points you accrue! Curious? Contact the recruitment team for details!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Encore is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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