Job Description

Burscough Manor Care Home



12.26 per hour

Shifts:

8am - 6pm, 3 shifts per week

28.5 hours per week



We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team at Burscough Manor Care Home. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for food and service who wants to make a real difference to the daily lives of our residents.



As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be a key part of our catering team, helping to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals every day. You'll work closely with our Chef to ensure residents enjoy fresh, home-cooked food in a clean and welcoming environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals, snacks, and beverages

Ensuring the kitchen and food service areas are clean, tidy, and meet hygiene standards

Supporting the Chef with food storage, stock rotation, and deliveries

Washing up and general kitchen cleaning tasks

Helping to cater for individual dietary needs and preferences

Maintaining health & safety and food hygiene practices at all times

Playing an active part in creating a warm, supportive mealtime experience for residents

What we're looking for:

Previous experience as a catering or kitchen assistant is desirable but not essential - we value attitude and enthusiasm just as much

A Food Hygiene Certificate is ideal but not required - full training is provided

Someone with good communication skills and a can-do approach

A team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in

A genuine interest in working within a care setting, where your work directly impacts people's wellbeing

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.

Discounts on the high street- with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a 250 bonus

Wagestream- access some of your earned money early and get money management tips

Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing

Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement

In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you

Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role



Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'STREAM'.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.