Kitchen Assistant

Join Our Caring Community at Dorset House!

Role:
Kitchen Assistant

Location:

Dorset House, Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours:

21 hours per week (including alternate weekend working)

Shift Pattern:
Flexible, shifts are 08:00‑14:00 and 16:00‑19:00

• Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas.

• Ongoing training and development.
• Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme.
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.