BANK Kitchen Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Kitchen Assistant at a luxury care home in Highgate. This role offers the chance to contribute to the well-being of residents by assisting chefs in food preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards. With opportunities for training and career progression, you will be part of a supportive environment that values kindness and resilience. Enjoy flexible shifts, free meals on duty, and various employee benefits. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend incentive

Ongoing training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Assist chefs with food preparation and maintain hygiene standards.
• Develop awareness of special dietary needs for residents.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and ensure cleanliness.
• Help chefs meet dietary requirements for residents.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene Standards

Awareness of Dietary Requirements

Kitchen Experience

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant at Signature Senior Lifestyle

Become part of our talented team in a fully equipped kitchen, with opportunities for training and career progression at our luxury care and nursing home in Highgate.

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Your Role at Signature

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our kitchen. Your responsibilities include assisting chefs with food preparation and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

You will also develop awareness of special dietary requirements, including dementia-friendly dining, to support our chefs in meeting residents' needs.

What Signature Offers

• Starting from £12.60 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00am - 3:00pm and 12:00pm - 8:00pm (flexibility required)
• Bank shifts available with no set weekly hours—your choice when to work
• Annual leave accrual for bank contracts
• Flexibility for some weekends
• Free meals on shift for staff working over 6 hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend incentive: £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing training and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support, and wellbeing services
• Additional benefits: cycle-to-work scheme, study support, long service awards, and more

Transport Links

• Closest station: Highgate Underground
• Walking distance: approximately 30 minutes from Highgate station
• Driving: 1.3 miles from the nearest motorway/bypass

Our Signature People

We value kindness, compassion, positivity, resilience, proactivity, honesty, accountability, passion, and a desire to develop. If these qualities resonate with you, you'll be a great fit.

While enthusiasm for food, a willingness to learn, and some kitchen experience are beneficial, they are not mandatory.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle provides exceptional residential and dementia care in luxurious settings. We are committed to excellence and making a meaningful difference in our residents' lives. Our team is our greatest asset, and we foster a supportive environment with tailored training and career growth opportunities.

Discover your passion—apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.

We care for our team as much as we care for our residents. Wake up to a better future at Signature!