Kitchen Assistant Bank

Catering and Hospitality - Highwood Care Home

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Bank Shift Type:
Days Contracted hours: 0

Highwood Care Home is a brand new, purpose‑built facility nestled in the picturesque and historic port town of Bideford. Our luxury care home offers a warm and welcoming environment for up to 67 residents, providing Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and beautifully designed spaces, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment where residents can feel truly rounded by stunning views and a vibrant local community, Highwood Care Home is committed to delivering the highest standard of care, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

Join us at Highwood, where comfort, care, and compassion come together.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 0 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high‑quality meals within a clean, safe, and well‑organised kitchen environment. This is a hands‑on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well‑organised kitchen environment.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

Highwood Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high‑quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.