About the Position:
£11.75 per hour, paid breaks plus lots of great benefits!
Live Well Today, Thrive Tomorrow as a Kitchen Assistant with Berkley Care
Would you like the opportunity to use your catering skills in a care setting? Or are you looking for your first role in catering and would love that to be in care? If you answered yes, then taking the first step in your career as a Kitchen Assistant with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.
A Top Employer 2024
Berkley Care is the only UK care company to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development. This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging.
What we are looking for:
- Someone who is passionate about making a difference to the everyday life of others
- An individual who is kind, compassionate and treats others with respect
- Someone who wants to grow and develop and belong to a supportive team
Are you able to provide the following catering services?:
- Prepare snacks and meals for residents and their families
- Assist the chefs in the preparation of main meals
- Help create the best dining experience for residents, catering for their dietary requirements and preferences
- Ensure that all kitchen areas are clean and hygienic
- Support residents to prepare their food and snacks when they want to
- Assist in catering for special events and celebrations
- Are you able to communicate with a wide range of people, eg residents and families?
What can you expect from us:
- Above minimum wage and enhanced bank holiday pay
- Paid breaks, free meals and drinks whilst at work
- Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as those aged 25+
- Monetary rewards for long service and referring family and friends
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- You can buy and sell annual leave
- Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery)
- Berkley Care Hardship Fund if in financial hardship
- Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On-Demand Pay
- A luxury working environment
- Excellent learning, development and training opportunities
- Regular communications via our newsletter and podcasts so that you’ll always know what’s going on
Our recruitment process:
So, if you want a rewarding start to your catering career where you’ll be valued for the person you are and where you’ll be appreciated and respected for what you can bring to the role, apply today. There is one face-to-face in-person interview with the Chef. We can send you the interview questions before your interview, giving you the best chance to prepare.
Equality, Diversion and Inclusion (EDI)
At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.
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