Kitchen Assistant - #1780481

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Shifts Available: Zero-Hour Contract - Saturday to Monday, 8am to 12.30am

About ICare Group Meals:

At ICare Group, we are more than just a meal service — We are a community-focused organisation with our Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritious, delicious and thoughtfully prepared meals directly to the homes of those who need them most, alongside providing essential wellbeing calls to ensure our clients’ safety and peace of mind. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our clients through great food and exceptional service. If you have a passion for making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Why Work with ICare Group?

• Blue Light Card: Enjoy discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands, we will reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive full training and ongoing development, with opportunities to advance your career.
• Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.
• Make a Real Difference: Your work will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing them with nutritious meals that brighten their day.
• Zero-Hour Contract: Flexibility to work shifts that suit your availability.
• Champion Sustainability: We’re leading the way in environmentally responsible care and are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Through our Carbon Reduction Plan, we've cut emissions by 88.8% since 2019 and are on track to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.
• Weekly or Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Most of our sites enjoy the stability of weekly pay and contribute to our stakeholder pension plan.
  
  

What You will Do:

• Prepare and Serve Nutritious Meals: Work in our kitchen to create healthy and appetising meals for our clients, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards for quality and taste.
• Manage Stock: Help with ordering stock, receiving deliveries, and ensuring that all items are accurately checked against order sheets and delivery notes.
• Ensure Dietary Compliance: Make sure meals are prepared according to special dietary requirements, and that all stock is effectively managed to meet these needs.
• Ensure Compliance with Health Standards: Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment by adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to improve our service offerings and processes.
  
  

What We are Looking For:

• Experience in Food Service: Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred, but a passion for cooking and helping others is essential.
• Positive Attitude: A friendly, supportive demeanour with a genuine passion for helping those in need.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, with a focus on delivering exceptional service.
• Collaborator: Willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support your colleagues.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends, and to prepare Hot, Cold & Frozen meals year-round.
• Diligence: Ensure that all meals are prepared with care and that dietary requirements are strictly followed.
• Background Checks: Willingness to undergo necessary background checks.
• Weekend Availability: Ability to work on weekends as required.
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about food and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you! Visit our careers page at careers.icaregroup.co.uk to apply.

Join us at ICare Group Meals and help us make a difference, one meal at a time!

Equal Opportunities:

ICare Group is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that supports and respects all individuals. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications. If you do not hear back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.