Job Introduction

Well prepared homemade food can coax a deep comfort within us, the familiar tastes and aromas can match the feeling of a warm embrace.  Each and every meal prepared in our home is individually crafted with the individual person we support in mind.  Using quality ingredients, our kitchen prepares meals as and when requested, and to the taste of those we care for.

The important role of a Kitchen Assistant is varied, but to give you a brief understanding of some of the responsibilities, you will be preparing food, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and food hygiene throughout the kitchen area, assisting in stock taking and helping family members with mealtime rituals such as pouring drinks, serving food, laying the tables.

Eating meals together is the time to connect, share and socialise.  We are a household, and as with any home, we treasure the special moments we share together, moments you as a Kitchen Assistant help to create.

Your pay rate also reflects how much you are valued, we have a highly competitive hourly rate which is above the standard living wage, bank holiday enhancements, free training, free DBS, free parking, local to public transport and career pathway opportunities.

What we can offer you:

• Complementary meals
• Select Bank Holidays Qualify for Enhanced Pay
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Blue Light card eligibility (access to discounts at hundreds of hight street & online retailers)
• Free DBS
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus voucher scheme – £50 each
• Full-time, part-time and bank hours offered
• Automatic enrolment on to our pension scheme
• CPD accredited training programme delivered by the home’s Care Academy
• NVQ part funded support
• 12 weeks induction programme with support from an assigned Mentor
• Career opportunities
• A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support

​If you would like to know more about this role and the training and career path we can offer, then please apply today.