Servery / Kitchen Assistant

Servery / Kitchen Assistant – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Location

Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL

Hourly rate

£12.71 per hour, plus 50p p/h weekend enhancement

Hours

30 hours per week

Shifts

8.00am to 6.30pm, three shifts over seven days

Job type

Permanent

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Servery / Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Meadowhill Care Home, a luxury care home, where the kitchen operates like a domestic kitchen, not a commercial one.

We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role

Taking meal orders from residents and supporting them in making their choices where needed (especially for residents living with dementia or other cognitive challenges)

Setting tables to a luxurious standard to create an exceptional dining experience

Serving meals, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and at the correct temperature

Encouraging residents to eat their meals and or offering alternative choices

Distribute to and collect crockery from the residents

Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment

Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations

Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed

Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef

Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation

Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals

Work closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences

About you

The right to live and work in the UK

Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful

Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude

An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH

Why work at Westgate?

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends

Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+

Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops

Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)

Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!

Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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