Kitchen assistant

Ashberry Healthcare Limited; Home Hill; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay

Company pension

Referral bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff awards

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Ashberry Healthcare is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for Broomy Hill Nursing Home in Hereford to support meal preparation and service for residents. Training will be provided and a DBS check is required. The role offers a friendly team environment and opportunities for progression.

We offer competitive pay (£12.71 per hour), enhanced rates for night shifts and overtime, and benefits including a pension and staff recognition programs. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting residents and staff.
• Flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Chef or Cook.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas, including washing up and sanitising equipment.
• Support with serving meals and drinks as required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, incidents, or accidents to the Head Cook.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Posted On

22 September 2026 Kitchen assistant

We are unable to support overseas applicants. Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference? At Broomy Hill Nursing Home, we're seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen assistant to join our established team.

£12.71 per hour

Broomy Hill Nursing Home

The Home

About Us

Close to Hereford City Centre and just a stone's throw from the River Wye, Broomy Hill Nursing Home has been thoughtfully modernised throughout, with dementia-friendly interiors, landscaped gardens, a garden suite, and an in-house hair salon among its facilities. The home provides nursing and dementia care for up to 40 residents. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected.

About Ashberry Healthcare

We are a privately owned and operated care home group, providing residential and nursing services across England and Wales. We prioritise the well-being of residents and their families above all else. We are proud of our core values of loyalty, integrity and compassion, which guide every facet of our operations and are deeply ingrained in the fabric of each of our homes.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the preparation and service of high-quality meals for our residents. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation as directed by the Chef or Cook.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas, including washing up and sanitising equipment.
• Support with serving meals and drinks as required.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Report any maintenance issues, incidents, or accidents to the Head Cook.

About You

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, with enhanced rates for night shifts and overtime
• Company pension
• Referral programme (earn up to £500*)
• Retail discounts across hundreds of high street and online stores with the Blue Light Card
• Annual staff awards celebrating outstanding colleagues, with great prizes up for grabs
• Genuine career progression opportunities, with support and training to help you develop within Ashberry Healthcare
• A warm, friendly, and supportive team environment

This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Type : Full time

Broomy Hill Nursing Home 43 Breinton Road, Hereford, HR4 0JY

Broomy Hill Nursing Home was first built in the 1900s as a Victorian-era school academy. We’ve kept many of the traditional features and impressive architecture.