Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll support meal preparation and ensure high food hygiene standards. This role is perfect for someone passionate about providing excellent service in a caring environment. Enjoy competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Access to high street discounts via HapiApp

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Chefs in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Ensuring all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards.
• Maintaining accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements.

Skills

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Job description

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At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care home’s kitchen.

Joining us at Lovell Place, our luxury care home providing residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile-friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support, and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in planning and providing high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensuring all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and that safe working methods are always used
• Managing stocks and stores, ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintaining accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements, such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment
• Committed to customer care and first-class service
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference in residents' lives
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Shared values and the ability to demonstrate them at all times. A “Can-Do” flexible team worker, problem solver, passionate, able to manage diverse workloads, think creatively, and be open to doing things differently

If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Bristol's most stunning care home

Lovell Place is a luxurious care home in Patchway, Bristol, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations across the UK. Residents enjoy spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, beautifully furnished shared spaces, and landscaped gardens. We feature amenities like a deluxe cinema for classic films and an on-site luxury spa offering hairdressing, manicures, and relaxing therapies, all designed with the care and attention expected from a 5-star hotel.

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of our work and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our team sees every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We turn ideas into reality. Together, we can achieve anything. Be part of it!