Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

24-42 Hours a week

12.21 per hour

Pathfinders-Care is a residential Nursing facility based in Ollerton Nottinghamshire that has strong founding values. Pathfinders-Care was founded as a result of a personal experience of poor care witnessed by one of the Founding Directors. It was from that moment the concept of Pathfinders-Care started with the mission in mind to-

Provide high quality care and support.

Provide a modern and safe living and working environment.

Provide stable employment and guaranteed hours.

A pathway of training to develop and offer career pathways for all staff. A social commitment we take very seriously. Empowering staff to upskill, train and increase earnings.

So what is it we do?

We specialise in assisting people with long term conditions and co-morbidities. Progressive conditions, end of life care, trauma, re-enablement and rehabilitation. Providing and promoting quality of life, choice, dignity and independence wherever possible. To be a little more specific, this could be in the form of-

Intense rehabilitation

Slow-stream rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation

Respiratory rehabilitation

Respiratory maintenance.

Tracheostomy and Ventilation.

Neurological & palliative symptom management

End of life care / palliative care

Complex Symptom management

This is just an insight into the type of care we deliver but will give you an idea how the job could be rewarding in so many ways.

What is it you will be doing?

You will preparing high quality, tasty and nourishing meals in line with patient's dietary requirements. Duties include:

Preparation of menu ingredients including vegetables, salads, meat & dairy products.

Assisting with the cooking, baking and plating up/serving of all meals and snacks.

Preparation of SALT Approved meals and snacks for those on modified diets

Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and dining area, equipment and appliances.

Ensure the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.

Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries.

What we can offer you to be part of our team?

24-42 Hours a week

12.21 per hour

Weekend enhancement

Night shift increment of extra 1 per hour (not available unless working a night shift)

Overtime paid at 1.5 times normal rate of pay (After 36 hours or above contracted hours whichever is higher)

Full induction (6 months) and personal training pathway up to and including Apprentice Nurse Associate Programme. We will be looking to expand this out further to offer training pathways in Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language therapist over the next 18 months and into 2023

Other benefits:

Stated hours contract (no zero hours or annual hours unless requested)

Career training, progression from in house specialised training to NVQs

Regular supervision

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists

Working with experienced staff to mentor you into the role

5.6 weeks annual leave excluding bank holidays

Contributory pension/saving scheme

Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.

Genuine career progression and development opportunities.

Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice

Free uniforms

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and vending facilities.

This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives our patients.

If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please feel free to call and speak with our Human Resources team on 01623 836639

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you currently live within a commutable distance of New Ollerton, Newark?
Work Location: In person