Kitchen Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Bishop's Tachbrook; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top care home group is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant for their facility in Warwick. The role includes assisting with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the Head Chef. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.26 and full-time hours on a rolling rota. Ideal candidates will have a passion for catering and a willingness to undergo further training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for catering and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to adapt to different shifts and tasks.
• Understanding of Health & Safety in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations.

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant — £12.26 per hour plus company benefits — Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded 'One of the UK's Best Companies to Work For' Oakley Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Warwick offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 66 large en-suite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for a flexible Kitchen Assistant to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support with further training and qualifications.

This is a full time position working to a rolling rota of 4 days one week and 3 days the following week, 12 hour shifts and includes alternate weekend working.

The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.