Role: Kitchen Assistant Location: La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home, Martock Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 07.30-15.30 and 12:00-20.00 shifts, includes alternate weekends Salary: Starting at £11.45 THE ROLE La Fontana are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard-working Kitchen Assistant to join their friendly and experienced kitchen team. As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist the Cook in preparing and serving light, nutritious meals for the people who live at the home and ensure all hygiene regulations and practices are adhered to. Duties include: Simple preparation of food and cooking where needed General kitchen duties such as; washing up and organising the food store and refrigeration storage, including stock rotation Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring they are hygienic, and records are maintained Helping with deliveries and checking for errors THE REWARDS Additional £2 per hour overtime enhancement Comprehensive induction and training Diploma in Health and Social Care opportunities Access to Concerts for Carers Competitive rates of pay Company pension scheme Blue Light Card discount scheme THE RIGHT PERSON Will have experience in a similar role, good communication skills and be a team player Experience of working in a care home environment would be advantageous Our company values are at the heart of what we do. We are searching for someone who shares our values too: Working with compassion and positivity Showing patience and understanding Being kind and respectful Working together Displaying openness and honesty To apply for the role of Kitchen Assistant, please click 'APPLY NOW'. Please see our job description for further details. For any questions or additional information; please contact the Recruitment Team - jobsnotarohomes.co.uk, 01934 422822. Due to the immediate nature of this role, interviews will be held for the position once suitable candidates have been shortlisted. If a successful candidate has been identified prior to the closing date, no further applications will be accepted, and the advertisement may be closed early.