Kitchen Assistant

About the role

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard‑working and friendly catering team to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents.

• Plan and prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.

• Work with residents to understand their likes, dislikes and dietary needs so mealtimes are always a highlight of their day.

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, keeping all kitchen equipment and surfaces tidy and in good working order.

• Follow all food hygiene and safety standards.

• No previous formal catering experience required – we’ll give the training you need.

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one.

• Passion for cooking and pride in kitchen hygiene standards.

• Positive can‑do approach, good communication skills and enthusiasm for delivering the best service possible to residents.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme – reward up to £1,000 for every successful recommendation
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme – discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and more

If you think you have the right skills and attitude for a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us – apply and get your career started with us today.