Kitchen Assistant reference: SYS-12730

Discover a deeply rewarding career path as a Kitchen Assistant with Care UK, a distinguished, multi-award-winning care provider. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents every single day, joining a team united by core values of care, passion, and teamwork. If you possess a genuine desire to help others and place residents at the forefront of all you do, this could be your next fulfilling career move.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and associated areas.
• Skillfully preparing produce for mealtimes, including tasks like vegetable preparation and crafting delicious sandwiches.
• Ensuring the correct and safe storage of all dry and perishable goods.
• Handling and storing cleaning materials safely and responsibly.
• Cleaning all cooking utensils and pots to meet stringent hygiene standards.
• Undertaking any additional tasks as directed by the Head/Second Chef or Home Manager.

Why Join Care UK? Key Advantages for Your Career:

Care UK is more than just an employer; it's a supportive environment dedicated to your professional growth and personal well-being. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll benefit from:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy socially friendly working hours, with the added advantage of alternate weekends off.
• Enhanced Compensation: Receive enhanced pay for working on Bank Holidays.
• Exceptional Training & Development: This is a significant advantage for those new to catering. Care UK boasts its own dedicated Catering Academy, providing comprehensive induction programs and ongoing, high-quality, innovative training. This commitment ensures you'll gain all the necessary skills for a successful and sustained career, with opportunities to progress and even access approved apprenticeship schemes.
• Financial Well-being: Benefit from Wagestream, allowing you access to your earned wages at any time.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access hundreds of online and in-store discounts, an annual holiday purchase scheme, and robust wellbeing support.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

This role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Passionate and Caring: A genuine empathy and a desire to contribute positively to the lives of others are paramount.
• Team-Oriented: You'll be working as part of a close-knit team where collaboration is key.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food preparation requires attention to detail.
• Proactive and Willing to Learn: Even if you are new to the catering industry, Care UK's exceptional training structure is designed to nurture your development and help you thrive.

Care UK is deeply committed to nurturing diverse talent and sees the potential in everyone. If you're looking for a career that offers not only job satisfaction but also robust support for your professional journey, then this Kitchen Assistant position with Care UK is an opportunity worth exploring to fulfill your potential.