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Kitchen Assistant - Kington Court

  • Care Home: Kington Court
  • Region: Herefordshire
  • Shifts:
  • Pay: £11.59 per hour
  • Contract: Part time

Kitchen Assistant - Kington Court

Rotherwood Healthcare - Kington Court. Kington Court Nursing Home has very recently been welcomed into the Rotherwood Healthcare family and joins in the group’s mission to create and maintain a new standard in healthcare. With beautiful surrounding countryside, private en-suite shower rooms and devoted, compassionate staff members on hand 24 hours per day, Kington Court offers person-centred care to meet the lifestyle needs of up to 48 older ladies and gentlemen. Nestled in the heart of Kington, an attractive and bustling market town, the home is perfectly located to provide Residential and Nursing Care for those across North Herefordshire. Rotherwood Healthcare is home to many awards: Employer of the Year’ - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce 2022 ‘Business of the Year’– Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 Highly Commended for ‘Best for Use of Technology’ - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022 ‘Best for Training and Development’– The Care Home Awards 2022 ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ –Top 20 Awards 2021 with carehome.co.uk Hours of work are 17 hours per week If this sounds like a role for you, please contact Samantha on 07983539330 (Recruitment) or apply online.

What You'll be Doing

To help prepare, cook and serve high quality meals centered on residents preferences. Taking into account any special dietary and allergen requirements. To be active and engaging, provide technical advice and guidance on food related matters; ensuring a positive and supportive working environment for the team. To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements, including Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Food Safety and Food Hygiene, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Monitor and maintain kitchen cleaning schedules ensuring that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean; including the washing up of crockery and utensils when required. Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered, received and controlled through Rotherwood Healthcare approved suppliers and that effective stock management is maintained, including the completion of monthly stock takes to reduce food wastage to a minimum. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, ensuring any damage or faults are reported to the Home Manager and follow up action is initiated. To be an active member of Kington Court Nursing Home, contribute to team meetings, and assist the Head Chef with the on-going development of catering staff. Attendance at resident and relative meetings to gather feedback on food quality satisfaction.

Benefits

  • o Flexible Pay – access earnings to suit you o Free parking – onsite o Employee Assistance Line – support helpline o Career Pathway – professional development o Training – enhance your skillset o Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation o Discounts – range of retail and leisure o Refer a friend – bonus scheme

Our Values

This short animated video describes our Vision, Mission and Values which are incredibly important to us at Rotherwood Healthcare.

Our Vision, across every one of our homes, is one of individually tailored care within a stylish and luxurious setting where imaginative, nutritional menus and dining options alongside motivating and inclusive activities, ensure that every resident feels safe, well, valued and empowered to make choices.

Our Mission is, therefore, to create and maintain a new standard in healthcare by providing exceptional care, luxurious surroundings, enticing dining experiences and inspiring leisure activities which, when combined, create the perfect environment for a rich, comfortable and purposeful lifestyle.

Our very foundations are built on the Rotherwood Values of being:

  • Committed
  • Caring
  • Polite
  • Kind
  • Respectful
  • Passionate
  • Compassionate

As a company and as individuals we never lose sight of our core Values which permeate everything we do.

What do our team think about working at Rotherwood

Our shared values at Rotherwood Healthcare

Valuing our people

Working at Rotherwood Healthcare requires you to uphold our company values of compassion, passion, politeness, respect, passion, kindness and caring.

As individuals we follow the Rotherwood values tree to ensure highest standard of care for our residents and ensure we are always taking care of their families, visitors, and each other.

Your career at Rotherwood Healthcare

What matters to you, matters to us

We believe in developing people and have career pathways in place to support you to achieve your ambition. There are various training opportunities to develop your skills and learn from your colleagues.

The benefits of working at Rotherwood Healthcare

You’ll feel right at home in no time at all

You are at the heart of Rotherwood Healthcare and we want to make sure you feel valued. We offer some great financial and lifestyle perks, as well as a commitment to your ongoing professional development. The benefits of working at Rotherwood Healthcare are tailored to you, your needs and your ambitions.

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