Job Description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant


Salary*: 12.90ph


Hours: Full Time, 3-4 shifts a week, 9am to 6pm, to include alternate weekends


Location: Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9PA


Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare


Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?


Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation?


Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential?


Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?


What can Jasmine offer you?


In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:


Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries


Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase


Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays


Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to


Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, 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 incentive - Up to 1,000 for referring a suitable team member


Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just 1 per course while on shift - the curry is a must-try!


Short Notice shift incentives


Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7


DBS check - We pay for this


Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)


Team Members under 21 will be paid at 1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.


Competencies for Kitchen Assistant:


Team player
Experience working in a previous Kitchen role
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


Day to Day 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 resident's choice, dignity and independence and all times


Essential 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


Preferred Requirements for Kitchen Assistant:


One years' experience in a similar role


One years' experience working in a residential or nursing home.


Hold a relevant level 2 or 3 qualification


Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace


A little about Jasmine:


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:


Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth 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


At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place great importance on every member of our team living by our values. For more information about Jasmine and our values please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values are a key part of how we approach recruitment and make hiring decisions.


Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!


Apply today, and we'll get back to you within one working day!