Job Description

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Twyford House Care Homeis a purpose-built 70 bed care facility located in charming town of Alsager, near Stoke-on-Trent. Designed to offer the very best in comfort, safety, and care, Twyford House supports residents with a wide range of care needs, including residential, nursing and residential dementia care. The home proudly embodies the Lovett Care commitment to excellence, ensuring a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued and supported. We utilise the latest care technologies and provide a meaningful programme of daily activities and gentle exercise to promote wellbeing and enhance quality of life. Each member of our team is carefully chosen for their compassion and dedication and receives comprehensive induction and ongoing training through our in-house trainers.



We are seeking to appoint a kind, organised and motivated

Kitchen

Assistant

to join our team. To assist with the preparation of meals for residents and external visitors. We have a 35 hour contract available with an hourly rate of 12.60! Shift times are 0800-1900, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

Assist with food preparation and cooking for daily menus as directed by the Head Chef / Assistant Chef. Ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to cleaning schedules. Ensure compliance at all times of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH and HACCP requirements and legislation. Follow instructions from Head Chef and Chef. Undertake pot washing duties on a daily basis.

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience of working in food services is desirable. Experience of working within a busy kitchen environment as part of a team is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively with other team members is essential. A willingness to learn is essential. No formal qualifications are required as we provide training & development in relation to this role.

The Benefits

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles

Bank holiday and overtime enhancements 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Paid DBS Uniform provided Paid training Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant Excellent induction programme for new starters A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications A competitive rate of pay Wellbeing programmes Ongoing career development Pension scheme Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

Who Are We?

At Lovett Care, we've been delivering exceptional care since 2009, with homes across England and in Wales. With a solid reputation in the care industry, we take pride in creating a 'home from home' environment where residents can live life to the fullest, no matter their age or condition. Our values guide everything we do, and we believe our people are our greatest asset.

Our Mission and Vision:

To be recognised as a passionate and committed provider offering quality person-centred care in a safe, comfortable 'home from home' environment. Our Vision is through the professionalism and collaboration of our team members, we achieve an excellent standard of person-centred care where everyone has the freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and is treated with the upmost respect.

Join us and be part of something special at Lovett Care.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

This position is subject to a DBS check