Kitchen Assistant

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about making a difference. Working with the Cook and the catering team, you will ensure the smooth running of kitchen processes, including creating menus, plating up, and ensuring our residents feel supported and looked after with the highest quality of care. You will be mindful of individual religious and cultural backgrounds and ensure all residents receive a personalized service, especially during mealtimes. Upholding our values and demonstrating a caring nature, personal excellence, and community spirit is key.

**Please note this is a 14hr over 2days contract**

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation.

We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care.

Whilst you will be involved in all the practical duties you would expect in a busy care home kitchen it is vitally important to continuously ensure that you are mindful and conscious to individual religious and cultural backgrounds and how this might impact on meal choices, alongside making sure that all our residents feel they have a personalised service.

As the critical link between the kitchen and the serving areas you will be conjointly responsible for caring for our residents. The key focus for us is ensuring mealtimes run smoothly and are an enjoyable experience at Akari Care, where all our residents individual needs are catered for.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personal excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

• A competitive salary
• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

Akari Care is an organization dedicated to providing high-quality care to the elderly. Our approach focuses on ensuring that residents are not only given the care and attention they need but are also respected and valued as individuals. This approach is reflected in all our award-winning homes, where the environment is nurturing and supportive, providing an ideal setting for both residents and staff to thrive. At Akari Care, we take pride in embracing and maintaining shared values that guide the work of our entire team. Our recruiting strategy focuses on finding individuals who are passionate about elder care and who align with our commitment to these values. Working at Akari Care offers opportunities for personal and professional development, as we provide training, support, and a collaborative work environment. With our focus on compassionate care, Akari Care is not just a workplace but a community where staff are an integral part of enhancing the lives of the elderly.

Essential: - Experience of working within similar environment. Kitchen and food preparation experience required. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.