Assistant Cook – Hastings

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week, working across 3 days. Working pattern to be discussed but availability to work weekends is essential.
SALARY: £12.30 per hour plus 50p weekend incentive on Saturday and Sunday

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our small kitchen team at Hastings.

This is a role that will enable you to share your love of food with others. Using residents dietary care plans you will prepare nutritious and tasty meals.

You will have a clear understanding of the different food textures medically required by the people we care for or be willing to undergo the necessary training to gain knowledge as to why these are important to each individual. You will also learn how to achieve these textures using various methods according to the type of food and texture required. You will need to be able to follow guidelines and processes to prepare menus independently as pre-planned by the Kitchen Supervisor.

You will also ensure that the kitchen area and equipment are kept up to required standards of hygiene and cleanliness, helping us to maintain our 5-star hygiene rating.

Previous experience in a kitchen would be an advantage.

You must be able to work using your own initiative and drive as once fully trained and confident you will be working on your own to a high standard with minimal supervision. Support is available for anyone who may require adjustments to enable them to work.

We also need you to be prepared to work flexible hours, including some weekend work and additional shifts to cover holiday within the team. The shifts we require will be discussed at interview.

Successful applicants will enjoy excellent working conditions, structured training and support, competitive salary, improved company pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and genuine opportunities for professional development.

96% of our staff who responded to our annual survey said Martha was a good place to work.

All applicants must be 18 years or over and have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship. A reasonable standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively is required.

Martha Trust does not discriminate against the people it serves or employs on grounds of gender, marital status, race, disability, or age.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For further information please contact us for a full job application pack or apply online.

If after application you do not hear back from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful for the role at this time.

To apply for this role, please use the buttons below to apply online, or download and complete a job application form and return it to HR Department, Martha Trust, Homemead Lane, Hacklinge, Deal, Kent CT14 0PG or email it to hr@marthatrust.org.uk.

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Martha Trust, Homemead Lane, Hacklinge, Deal, Kent CT14 0PG

01304 615223