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At Adept Care Homes, we provide exceptional residential and dementia care across our family-run care homes throughout the Midlands. Our mission is simple: to help residents live enriched, happy, and fulfilling lives in a warm, supportive environment. We are currently looking for a caring and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our team at The Old Vicarage, a charming 44-bed residential care home in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. This is a bank-hours position, offering flexibility while becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important part in ensuring our residents receive nutritious, appetising meals that support their health and wellbeing.You will help maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation.
Job Responsibility
Assisting with basic food preparation and meal service
Preparing ingredients and daily meals
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas
Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Supporting stock control, stock rotation, and storage procedures
Ensuring food safety and hygiene regulations are followed at all times
Helping create a positive dining experience for our residents
Requirements
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)
Good literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Knowledge of basic food preparation, stock control, and stock rotation
Positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude (essential)
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
A genuine interest in supporting the wellbeing of older people
What we offer
Excellent rates of pay
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata)
Free uniform and DBS check
Free onsite parking and excellent local transport links
Friendly working environment
Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn £250 per successful referral
Opportunities to take part in activities and events with our residents
Personalised offers and discounts with thousands of leading brands
Savings on weekly and monthly shopping
Free Health & Wellbeing programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Private GP access
Sky TV discounts
Broadband deals
Retail discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating stores