Kitchen Assistant - Weekends

Weekend Kitchen Assistant – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Location: Kingfisher Nursing Home, Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQHourly rate: £9.80 per hourHours: 6 hours per weekShifts: 11:00am to 2:00pm, Saturday and SundayJob type: PermanentCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family at Kingfisher Nursing Home.

We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.What’s in it for you?
Very competitive salary with the option of paid overtimeBank holiday pay enhancementsPaid induction and ongoing training  Refer a friend scheme with cash rewardsFree DBS check (refunded once probation has been passed)Free uniform and free parkingFree staff wellness fundFree eye test (for qualifying staff)Rewards for employee of the month  Awards for long service – up to £1,250Free snacks for staffPension schemeAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company.

Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the role:
Prepare mealsAssist with the cleaning of serveries and kitchens on a daily basisCollect and distribute crockeryMaintain a clean and hygienic environmentCarry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Cook
About you:
The right to live and work in the UK (please note, sponsorship is not available)Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHHPrevious experience of working in a similar position is desirable but not essential
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.