Band 2

Job summary We are seeking to recruit an experienced, positive and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our motivated and dynamic team. As a Kitchen Assistant at Lindridge you will provide service users with the highest standard of support service, ensuring that their physical, social and emotional needs are met. The home caters for a diverse range of needs and you will be communicating and engaging with our residents throughout your shift. Good interpersonal skills are really important for this role and you will be required to act as a Care Champion in all that you do. If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a highly rated care home with the stability and backing of a large NHS Trust, then we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job As a Kitchen Assistant you will perform a variety of manual tasks within the kitchen and dining rooms associated with food production in the catering department, always maintaining accurate and legible records. You will ensure that all cutlery, crockery and glassware is clean and suitable for use. You will prepare and clear the tables for service users within the dining rooms and assist with the provision of beverages and with the preparation of light refreshments. You will be an integral part of our well-established multi-disciplinary team and we want your expertise, values and commitment to contribute to the ongoing quality of service and care. You will act in a dignified and responsible manner with service users, visitors, carers and colleagues; listening carefully and responding using appropriate language and communication skills which acknowledge cultural differences and professional boundaries. About us Lindridge is a care home in the West Hove community of Hangleton, specialising in providing flexible long and short-term care packages which are tailored to support the unique needs of every individual who stays with us. Managed by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves as being one of the region's premier care home facilities, currently holding one of the top review scores for care homes in Hove on carehome.co.uk. As a Kitchen Assistant at Lindridge we can offer you:

• Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
• Access to a host of NHS discount schemes
• Entitlement to join excellent NHS Pension Scheme
• Free DBS & Uniform

Date posted 24 January 2023 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary Depending on experience £9.50 weekdays /£10.50 weekends Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 354-LI-20072-H Job locations Lindridge Care Home

Hove

BN3 7JW