Food Services Assistant/Kitchen Assistant

Bupa Care Homes ,
Dartford, Kent
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Food Services Assistant/Kitchen Assistant Wilmington Manor Care Home, Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BA It's the small things that can often make the biggest difference. At Bupa Care Homes, we know it's our privilege to care for people - supporting them to live with dignity and independence. Right now, we're looking for a caring and organised individual to join us as a Food Services Assistant at Wilmington Manor care home in Dartford to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Working hours and salary 8.72 per hour Full time/part time available What your typical day involves * Providing excellent customer service to all our residents * Ensuring high quality food presentation at all times * Serving meals and drinks to residents in the dining areas and to their rooms * Cleaning of the dining area ensuring it's tidy and presentable * Serving refreshments outside of meal times to residents, relatives and visitors as required Who we're looking for Experience in a customer facing environment with a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, you want to deliver an excellent service to make our residents feel at home. You'll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, ensuring our residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience. Comfortable communicating with others - nothing is too much trouble, you're always happy to help the wider team, cherishing the little moments with our residents. What's in it for you? * Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes * Your DBS Check (44) paid for * Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings* * NEST work place pension and Life assurance * 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) * Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift * Refer a friend bonus scheme * Uniform provided * Smile Everyday - a health and well-being package giving access to 24/7 health lines along with access to a Physiotherapist for muscle, joint and bone support * Retailer discounts, including interest free travel ticket loans, discounted gym membership and discounts on Bupa dental care * Free flu vaccine *Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used. About our home Around 2 miles from Dartford train station, Wilmington Manor sits in beautiful grounds in the heart of Wilmington. Recently refurbished, the home offers nursing, residential, respite and convalescence care. With a real family feel, the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence - organising a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here. From staff breakfast on Friday to regular training, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. Who we are As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world. As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people. We're a big company but no matter what business area you're in, our purpose is simple - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. And we have belief in you to help us achieve it. Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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