Kitchen Assistant

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Spa Nursing Home Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for 17 hours per week at Iveagh House, Banbridge. You will assist the cook, help with meal service, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment to support the care of residents.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to high standards of cleanliness and food safety. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK and physical fitness for duties.

Qualifications

• Compassion, understanding and positivity in supporting others.
• Commitment to dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in kitchen, food service, or cleaning (professional or home).
• Interest in food preparation and high cleanliness standards.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK (no sponsorship).
• Medical fitness for the role's physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in food preparation.
• Support meal service to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Wash up and tidy workspaces.
• Ensure storage and deliveries are organized.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Kitchen experience

Cleanliness

UK work eligibility

Job description

Kitchen Assistant (Part Time)

About Us

For over twenty years, we have taken great pride in providing exceptional care to our residents. Each person in our homes is valued as an individual, and we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive, and inclusive community where everyone feels cherished and respected.

A career in care extends beyond the direct care team—it requires a dedicated support network to ensure our homes run smoothly and remain a safe, welcoming environment. Compassion, understanding, and positivity are not just the traits we seek in our team; they are the values we live by in supporting our employees.

We are proud of our outstanding team and passionate about developing our people. As an Opening Doors employer with Business in the Community Northern Ireland, we are committed to making our workplaces more inclusive and connecting untapped talent through underrepresented groups. We encourage continuous learning through training, external development opportunities, and financial support for further education.

About the role

About the Role

This role is for 17 hours per week.

At Iveagh House, located on Castlewellan Road, Banbridge, we cater to up to 33 residents requiring frail elderly care. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive nutritious meals in a safe and well-maintained environment.

You will assist the cook in preparing food, supporting meal service, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen. This includes washing up, tidying workspaces, and ensuring food preparation areas meet hygiene standards. Additionally, you will help to put away deliveries and ensure stock is organized efficiently. The role requires attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a commitment to creating a comfortable, clean, and welcoming space for both residents and colleagues.

About You

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and support. The most important qualities we look for are:

• Compassion, understanding, and positivity in supporting others.
• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in a kitchen, food service, or cleaning, whether professionally or at home.
• An interest in food preparation and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK (this role does not meet Home Office requirements for sponsorship).
• Medical fitness to carry out the physical requirements of the role.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.
• Salary of £12.21 per hour (paid weekly).
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Supportive leadership and a team that cares about your well-being.

Additional Information

Interviews may take place via video call.

This role involves substantial access to vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI. Regulated posts will also require a check of the adult barred list.

Spa Nursing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We wholeheartedly support Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

About the company

Spa Nursing Home Group provides compassionate, person-centered care across a network of residential and nursing homes. Guided by our values of compassion, understanding and positivity we support older adults and individuals with complex needs to live with dignity and joy. Our specialist branch, Town & Country Care Homes, offers tailored support for people with learning disabilities, ensuring every individual thrives in a safe and nurturing environment.

Required Criteria

• Compassion, understanding, and positivity in supporting others.
• A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.Experience working in a kitchen, food service, or cleaning, whether professionally or at home.
• An interest in food preparation and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK (this role does not meet Home Office requirements for sponsorship).
• Medical fitness to carry out the physical requirements of the role.