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Be all you can be with Hamberley
At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.
As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.
Joining us at Cambridge Grove, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.
We offer our colleagues:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
- Workplace pension
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
- Free onsite parking available
- Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
- Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
- Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
- To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used
- Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
- To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks
Could you be part of our team?
About You:
- Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
- Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
- Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
- Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
- To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. “Can-Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently
If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.
Join us at Cambridge's most stunning care home
Cambridge Grove is a luxurious care home in Cambridgeshire, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Hamberley People
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
