Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Inwood House, 142 Wakefield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5HG
Pay Rate: £11.62 per hour
Hours: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Shift Pattern: Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Week 2: Wed, Thur, Fri
Join us as our Care Home's Kitchen Assistant– Where Every Meal is a Recipe for Happiness!
About Us:
Autograph Care Group stands at the forefront of delivering exceptional residential and dementia care across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Renowned for our commitment to quality, every Autograph home is dedicated to offering personalised, compassionate care within settings that balance luxury with a warm, homely atmosphere. Our commitment to a supportive, friendly environment is unwavering, grounded in our values of teamwork, care, integrity, and respect.
About Inwood House:
Step into the welcoming world of Inwood House! Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Horbury, just a stone's throw from Wakefield, Inwood House presents an idyllic setting for residential care. At Inwood House, we cater to up to 50 residents, providing a warm, family-like atmosphere where currently 31 individuals call home. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalised care, with a focus on dementia and residential support. We also offer short-term respite and rehabilitation services, ensuring a comprehensive care experience.
The home boasts several communal lounges, a charming on-site café, a professional hairdressing salon, a spacious dining room, and a sun-drenched room. These spaces are designed for relaxation and enjoyment, overlooking the splendid views of our gardens. Inwood House is a hive of activity - we offer an array of social opportunities, from engaging craft sessions to karaoke, arts, bingo, and our popular "knit & natter" gatherings, not to mention “fish and chip Fridays”!
About the role:
As a Kitchen Assistant you'll be part of a dedicated team providing quality care and support - this pivotal role involves:

• Pot wash duties after meals and during meal prep times.
• Preparing tea and coffee cart.
• Taking and placing residents breakfast orders.

Benefits of Joining Us:
At Autograph Care Group we support our staff with a rewarding and progressive environment where colleagues enjoy coming into work every day, you’ll also have access to:

• Refer-a-friend incentives
• Paid DBS and a free uniform
• Access to a Paid Blue Light Card
• A supportive Employee Assistance Scheme
• Funding for qualifications (Levels 2-5, role-dependent)
• Set shift patterns and enhanced overtime
• Paid training sessions

About you:
In order to be considered as a Kitchen Assistant with us, you will need:

• To embody our values of teamwork, care, integrity, and respect.
• Have good communication skills.
• A kind and caring nature with a passion for enriching lives.
• Ideally have kitchen and care experience.

Take the Next Step:
Embrace a fulfilling career dedicated to enriching lives with Autograph Care Group!
Apply now or reach out to our friendly recruitment team on 0121 716 3956 – we can’t wait to hear from you!
Autograph Care Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £11.62 per hour
Experience:

• Kitchen experience: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person