Vacancies

Kitchen Assistant - Colwall

Colwall care home is situated in the picturesque village of Colwall, nestled on the western side of the Malvern Hills. Colwall is a purpose built luxury care home, offering state of the art facilities with stunning architectural features throughout. Opening in Summer 2024, Colwall will be home to 60 residents. Our Core Values: At Colwall, our values of Caring, Kind, Passionate, Committed, Polite, Respectful and Compassionate are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual who naturally shares our values, to join our home catering team as a Kitchen Assistant. The Role: You will be required to assist the Head Chef/Chef in the preparation of a balanced, nutritious diet within a controlled hygienic environment and play a vital part in the effective operation of the kitchen function for the home. The Kitchen Assistant will also need to control stock, rotate foods, and monitor use by dates and ensure that the kitchen is kept in a clean and hygienic state at the end of every shift. Key Responsibilities: • Preparing and serving food in a timely manner, as directed by the Head Chef and Chef. • Follow food handling and hygiene procedures, maintain a clean and organised work area. • Support with each mealtime experience - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to residents’ preferences and dietary requirements. • Keep clean all work surfaces in the kitchen to avoid cross contamination. • To abide by all health & safety and environmental requirements as per the relevant legislation/regulations. • Be aware of and adhere to COSHH guidelines. Rewards Package: • Flexible pay – access earnings to suit your financial needs. • Free onsite parking. • Formal training opportunities - enhance your skills. • 5.6 Weeks annual leave entitlement (pro rata). • Employee of the month scheme - up to £225.00 for the overall winner. • Seasonal gifts – a small token of our appreciation. • Blue Light Card - discounts for a variety of retailers and restaurants. • Refer a friend – bonus scheme. About You: You will have previous experience within a fast paced busy, kitchen environment, with the ability to prioritise and complete your allocated tasks during your set shift. You will have a passion for food and a desire to progress with a career in catering. Previous care home experience would be an advantage but not essential as we will provide you with the knowledge and understanding if you have the people qualities and share our core values.

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.