Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Care Setting: Residential Care Home
Salary*:£13.63 per hour
Hours: 08:00 to 16:30 - Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday // Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Location: Walkeringham, Doncaster, DN10 4LD
Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do?
Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.
What Jasmine Healthcare Offers
- Pay Increase - Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance-related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase.
- Annual Leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays.
- Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution.
- Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives.
- Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500.
- Refer a Friend - 500 Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member.
- Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
- Short Notice shift incentives.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7.
- Fully expensed DBS check and uniforms.
About South Moor Lodge
South Moor Lodge is located in the idyllic village of Walkeringham (5 miles west of Gainsborough). The home is centred around a nineteenth-century barn, which has been selectively extended in keeping with its character.
This provides the homeliness that Jasmine seeks for its homes, whilst still providing modern living accommodation. The home sits within two acres of landscaped grounds and provides personal and dementia care for 41 residents.
Role Responsibilities for Kitchen Assistant:
- Assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals to our residents
- Assist in washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces
- Acting in line with health & safety and food hygiene guidelines
- Promoting our residents' choice, dignity and independence at all times
Role Requirements for Kitchen Assistant:
- A good reason or experience that has drawn you to working in a care setting
- Live within 20 minutes of the Home
- Willing to contractually sign up to an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant qualification
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
- Good written and oral communication skills
- A willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our residents
- A positive and enthusiastic outlook
- One year's experience in a similar role (preferred)
- One year of experience working in a residential or nursing home. (preferred)
- Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification (preferred)
- Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace (preferred)
About Jasmine Healthcare
By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our mission:
- Over half of our team have a relevant Diploma qualification, with others who are currently studying for one.
- We have a 4.8-star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
- We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
- We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.
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We are constantly being guided by our mission and place a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values play an important role in our recruitment process.
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