Kitchen Assistant

Signature; Banstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Banstead. In this role, you will assist chefs with food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. We are looking for kind, proactive individuals with a passion for food and willingness to learn. You will have access to training opportunities and various staff benefits, including meals and a pension scheme. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals for staff

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing career training and development

Refer A Friend Incentive

'Blue Light' discount scheme

Qualifications

• Compassionate and kind demeanor towards residents.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the kitchen.
• Positive attitude and resilience in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Understand and accommodate special dietary requirements.

Skills

Experience in a kitchen

Energy and enthusiasm for food

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Join our talented team in a highly equipped kitchen, with the opportunity to train and progress, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Kitchen Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Shift times: 06:30-14:30 & 11:30-19:30. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time / Part time shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

Our Kitchen Assistant is integral to the smooth running of our kitchen. You’ll be helping chefs with food preparation, and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to assist the chefs in meeting these needs.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for food, some experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.