KITCHEN ASSISTANT/HOUSEKEEPER - PART TIME

We currently have an opportunity for an adaptable and energetic individual to join our Ancillary Staff Team in our residential care home for older people as a Housekeeper for our home in Stowmarket, Suffolk. You will be working across the housekeeping, laundry and kitchen, contributing to the excellent care of our residents. View our home here.
Finborough Court is a modern and spacious home in the quiet, rural village of Great Finborough. Our staff provide residential care, dementia care and respite care for 32 residents.

ABOUT YOU:

• You need to be someone who enjoys working with older people and can have an empathy with them;
• You will have at least 1 years of housekeeping/laundry or commercial kitchen experience;
• You need to be able to operate cleaning/ laundry equipment in a safe and reliable manner
• You need to be able to work independently as well as in a team in order to provide an excellent service to our residents; and
• You must be a well-organised, practical and adaptable person.
  For more details, please take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

- WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT US: …"FROM DAY ONE I’VE FOUND EVERYONE VERY FRIENDLY, WARM, HELPFUL AND CARING AND HAPPY TO HELP OR ASSIST WHEN I’VE HAD TO ASK. " … -

Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested

• Clean client rooms and common areas;
• And to provide a complete laundry service.
• And to assist the cook in performing kitchen washing-up and cleaning routines.
• And/or prepare light meals, and set, serve, and clear dining room.
• Maintain records as required by your manager;
• Attend meetings and training activities including fire and evacuation procedures etc. as required;
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you are required to perform other duties assigned by your manager from time to time that are within your capabilities.