About The Role
PLEASE NOTE - We are NOT offering Sponsorship and are unable to take overseas applications at this time
Cornerstone Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our award-winning team at South Africa Lodge. South Africa Lodge is a 99-bedded facility providing high-quality care across 6 specialised units, supporting residents with complex care needs while ensuring a comfortable and safe environment. Our approach focuses on individualised care, considering the whole person and their unique challenges, rather than just the diagnosis. We are currently rated GOOD by CQC.
What do you need?
* Previous experience in a similar role within the UK
* Effective communication skills with colleagues, residents, and visitors
* A commitment to understanding residents as individuals and improving their quality of life
* Proficiency in written and verbal communication
What hours will you work?
Week A: Wednesday 10:00-18:00, Thursday & Friday 08:00-16:00
Week B: Monday 10:00-18:00, Saturday & Sunday 08:00-16:00
Total average of 24 hours per week.
What will you be doing?
* Supporting the catering service for residents
* Preparing and setting up meals and drinks
* Cleaning crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers, and small equipment manually and using machines
* Cleaning floors, surfaces, furnishings, and equipment manually and with machinery
* Adhering to health and safety regulations, including COSHH, environmental health, and fire procedures
Benefits package worth up to £5,000
* Subsidised daily lunch
* Free uniform laundered on-site
* Monthly overtime raffle with a chance to win £200
* Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Fully covered enhanced DBS check, added to the update service
* Specialist and paid e-learning training
* Recognition incentives including vouchers and cash for holidays and long service
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1,000
* Paid company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Healthcare cash plan up to £700, including dental and optical, plus access to 24/7 psychological support
* Blue Light card discounts over 13,000 stores
*Terms and conditions apply
Keywords: Care Home, Healthcare, Elderly Care, Nursing Home, Dementia, Kitchen Assistant, Cook, Sous Chef, Head Cook, Kitchen Manager, Full Time, Kitchen Porter, Catering, Baker
About Us
Cornerstone Healthcare provides specialist care for vulnerable individuals with challenging behaviours related to neurodegenerative and mental health conditions.
Our residents often have neurological degenerative conditions like Dementia coupled with mental health issues, making them unsuitable for standard dementia or elderly residential care homes.
We operate three services in Waterlooville, Curdridge, and Mytchett, with two new locations opening in Bristol and Birmingham in 2025.
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