Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Assistant -Required at Ruby Lodge in Sowerby, Thirsk, Part of the Country Court FamilyWe are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.Hours: 30 hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times to be confirmed )We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant for our care home ‘Ruby Lodge’, where you will be helping our chefs prepare food for our residents. Ruby Lodge Care Home located in Sowerby, Thirsk will accommodate up to 69 residents and will promote a lifestyle for residents that offers a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care. From the moment you step across the threshold, you’ll be embraced by its warm and welcoming atmosphere. With superb facilities, the highest standards of care, support and social interaction will be delivered with dignity, kindness, and compassion.Are you a rising star in the Kitchen, Do you dream of one day becoming a talented chef?Our Kitchen assistants are the back bone of our award winning Kitchens, where you’ll be assisting in planning, preparing and delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing!JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILYCountry Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!ABOUT THE KITCHEN ASSISTANT ROLEWithin the Kitchen Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:Help our chefs prepare & deliver stunning food for our residents.Make sure that the food is correctly labelled & meets the specific dietary requirements for our Residents.Wastage from the preparation is kept to a minimum. Follow COSHH & Health & Safety StandardsABOUT YOUWe want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our teamExperience as a Kitchen Assistant or a similar roleGood knowledge & experience with food safetyFriendly & approachable and work well in a teamKnowledge of COSHH & Health & Safety standardsAn understanding of the care sector would be advantageousIN RETURNYou’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:Annual pay reviews.A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*Access to the Blue Light Discount CardAnnual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes*Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Kitchen Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.