About us Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care settings a remarkable place to work. About the Role Come and join our busy kitchen team at Strode Park House as a Catering Assistant! We are now recruiting for a part time permanent role, working 20 hours per week - 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday and Sunday each week to support the kitchen's needs. As a Catering Assistant at Strode Park House, your main duties will be to assist the Senior Cooks with the running of the kitchen by supporting the team with food preparation whilst maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times. Job Opportunity As Catering Assistant you will be: Working with the Cooks to ensure that all service users receive the most appropriate food and drink, and their choices are safely met. Assisting with food preparation as instructed by the Cooks and Catering Manager. Being flexible and responsive to the needs of the service users. Accepting deliveries of goods, and maintaining good stock rotation. Other responsibilities will include washing up, cleaning food preparation areas and equipment in an efficient manner and ensuring there is high standard of cleanliness within the kitchen and dining room areas within the home at all times. Our kitchen staff are a dedicated team, providing a crucial service, ensuring our residents enjoy healthy and nutritious meals. Strode Park House is a 19th Century Victorian Manor House set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in the picturesque village of Herne, Kent. We are a nursing and residential home offering both long and short-term care for adults aged 18 and upwards. Company Benefits Competitive Rates of Pay Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check Employer Pension Contributions Free Flu Jab Free Parking Refer a friend bonus Strode Lottery Staff Council Flexible Hours Cycle to Work Scheme Staff Newsletter and updates Staff Awards Essential Skills Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities: A willingness to learn and a desire to train as a Catering Assistant. Ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative and engaging way. An interest in working in adult care services. Basic education including English and maths. Commitment to your own professional development. Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you have: Previous kitchen experience, not necessarily gained through employment. A knowledge of health and safety practices within a kitchen environment. Any qualification in catering/hospitality. DEI Statement Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.