Kitchen Assistant

Signature; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home is looking for a Kitchen Assistant in Beaconsfield. In this role, you will assist chefs, handle food preparation, and maintain a clean kitchen. Ideal candidates will be energetic and eager to learn, with a passion for food. This part-time position offers competitive pay, flexible shift patterns, and a supportive environment for career advancement. Join our talented team and make a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Develop awareness of special dietary requirements.

Skills

Energy

Willingness to learn

Enthusiasm for food

Experience in a kitchen

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 Farnham Common.

What Signature Offer

• £12.60 per hour
• Shift times: Various shift times. Alternate weekends required.
• 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

• Train – Beaconsfield nearest train station + 10-minute drive
• Bus – X74 Bus
• Driving – M40 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

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.

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.