Kitchen Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Banstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Banstead is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their talented team. In this role, you will support chefs with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates should possess enthusiasm for food, willingness to learn, and some kitchen experience is advantageous. This is a perfect opportunity for those looking to develop their culinary skills in a compassionate environment that values kindness and accountability.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a kitchen environment is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and develop skillsets.
• Ability to adapt to special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Support the needs of residents with dietary requirements.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Good organisational skills

Ability to work in a team

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.

Our Kitchen Assistant is integral to the smooth running of our kitchen. You’ll be assisting 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.

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.