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Catering Assistant – Ladywell Convent, La Verna
We are looking for a caring and empathic Catering Assistant to join our varied and unique setting.
This role is an excellent opportunity to be directly involved and interact with the Sisters, while being able to gain a variety of catering experiences, within a caring and supportive organisation.
This is a full-time permanent role, working 5 out of 7 day, 37.5 hours per week, this will include some weekend and evening work until 7.30pm. For the right candidate a job share opportunity, may also be available.
Based within the beautiful grounds of Ladywell Convent in Godalming, our La Verna Care Home accommodates our wonderful sisters who have served on mission all across the world for all their lives. However, now it is their turn to be cared and nurtured for, after years of serving the world wide community. Sisters and staff all play a part in making each community setting a place of welcome, comfort and safety for all who live, work and visit there.
As part of the catering and hospitality team you will assist with the Sisters and Staff daily meal preparation, ensuring that the washing up and general cleanliness of the kitchen/serving areas are kept to a very high standard, while also assisting with serving food for mealtimes, events, and feast days.
Your duties, will include but not be limited to:
- Helping to prepare vegetables and food products.
- Assist and maintain the cleanliness of the catering department.
- Ensure ovens and equipment are kept clean, under the direction of the Chefs/Cooks
- Making sure that you are aware of Health and Safety Regulations pertaining to the Catering Department.
- Maintain and ensure accurate logging of any temperature checks undertaken.
- Ensure that food policies and standards are adhered to.
- Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) information is completed and up to date (as and when required)
- Assist with logging any food wastage.
- Undertaking any other duties that are assigned.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a hands-on approach, with a positive, can-do attitude. Previous experience in a similar role would be of benefit, however full training can be provided for the right candidate. You’ll be an excellent team player, with a keen eye for detail and able to follow instructions. Training will be given in the use of any kitchen machinery.
This post requires an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and 2x Work References.
Hours Full time (evening shifts until 7.30pm & weekend work)
Location Godalming, Surrey, England
Salary Competitive
Closing Date Week commencing 13th September 2021
Strictly no agencies. For more information, a Job Description and how to apply please direct all enquiries to recruitment@ladywell.org.uk
Care Assistants – Ladywell Convent, La Verna
We’re recruiting for caring and kind Care Assistants, to join our team and help look after those, who have looked after so many for the majority of their lives. When you work at Ladywell, you truly help make a difference!
Based within the beautiful grounds of Ladywell Convent in Godalming, our La Verna Care Home accommodates our wonderful sisters who have served on mission all across the world for all their lives. However, now it is their turn to be cared and nurtured for, after years of serving the world wide community.
As part of this pivotal role, your duties will include, but not be limited to; providing person-centred care to a range of vulnerable individuals in all areas of their lives, assisting with mobility, moving/handling and promoting independence and ensuring to meet the care needs of every individual’s health and wellbeing needs. You’ll promote best practices as a Carer / Care Assistant in all areas of health & safety and security, while supporting each induvial equality, diversity and rights. Full time contracts are 35 hours a week running 5 shifts with alternate weekends.
We are looking for compassionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and delivering exceptional levels of care. As we expand our team we are looking for the right people to join and together we can build something very special. Full PPE is provided, as well as free uniform, DBS and full training in infection control. We uphold excellent standards in COVID management with a highly skilled clinical team leading.
We are a real living wage employer and our rates are for experienced carers but if you want to start a career in Care full training and support will be provided, for the right candidates.
Benefits include:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
- Quality bespoke training to develop your skills – including full support for NVQs/qualifications
- Covid secure practices and environment
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Pension enrolment
- Paid Holidays
Other benefits: As part of our permanent team you’ll benefit from free onsite meals, free parking and critical illness cover.
Transport may be available for candidates who require assistance in getting to and from work. Accommodation may be available – subject to availability
Please be aware this vacancy is restricted to females under Section 7 of the Discrimination Act. Job offer will be subject to work 2x references and an enhanced DBS.
Hours Permanent full time
Location Godalming, Surrey, England
Salary Competitive
Closing Date Ongoing
Strictly no agencies. For more information, a Job Description and how to apply please direct all enquiries to recruitment@ladywell.org.uk