About the role
Salary: £12.76 a year
16 Hours per week - 2 days per week including alternate weekends If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care is committed to upholding values that we created and share. It is, therefore, vitally important that any new colleague embraces and actively promotes our values across the organisation. We now seek an additional Kitchen / Catering Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and unison with the Cook and the wider catering team you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of all kitchen processes. These will include creating menus, plating up, arranging trollies, and ensuring each of our residents feel directly supported and looked after with the highest quality of support and care. Whilst you will be involved in all the practical..
The Kitchen Assistant position at Akari Care in Gateshead is a permanent role for individuals passionate about elderly care. This job offers 16 hours per week over two days, including alternate weekends. The successful applicant will work closely with the cook and catering team to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently, focusing on the residents' personalized care. Responsibilities include menu creation, plating, trolley arrangement, and considering residents' cultural and religious needs in meal preparation. The role emphasizes making mealtimes enjoyable and aligning with Akari Care's values of respect and compassion. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, fully-funded training, and flexible working patterns. Requirements include relevant experience, food hygiene certification, adaptability, and a caring nature.
** 16 Hours per week - 2 days per week including alternate weekends **If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.