Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - 30hrs, Training & Benefits

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including Bank Hols)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Hayward Care Centre to prepare meals and drinks for residents. The role offers 30 hours per week with shifts 07:30–13:00 and 12:30–19:30, alternating weekends.

You’ll join a friendly, hard-working catering team focused on nourishing meals and warm, person-centred service. No formal catering experience is required; training is provided and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior catering experience required; training provided.
• Strong emphasis on kitchen hygiene and safety.
• Ability to engage with elderly residents with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Work with the catering team to support residents' meal times.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Caring nature

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Orders of St. John Care Trust is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Hayward Care Centre to prepare meals and drinks for residents. The role offers 30 hours per week with shifts 07:30–13:00 and 12:30–19:30, alternating weekends.

You’ll join a friendly, hard-working catering team focused on nourishing meals and warm, person-centred service. No formal catering experience is required; training is provided and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.