Kitchen Assistant

Jubilee Lodge; Bourton-on-the-Water; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubilee Lodge is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team in a welcoming environment focused on resident care. The role involves meal preparation and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for elderly residents, with no prior experience necessary as training is provided. In return, employees enjoy benefits such as 28 days holiday, free uniform, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• No formal catering experience required, training provided.
• Needs enthusiasm for cooking and pride in hygiene standards.
• Must have good communication skills and enjoy working with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences.
• Ensure mealtimes are enjoyable for residents.

Skills

Enthusiasm for cooking

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working, and friendly catering team. Your role will involve creating delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their preferences, and ensure mealtimes are a highlight of their day.

Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness to everyone in our homes.

Jubilee Lodge is a 75-bed Care Home located in the picturesque Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. The home offers dementia, nursing, intermediate, and respite care in a comfortable, homely setting. We are rated 9.6 by Carehome.co.uk and Good by the Care Quality Commission.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work. We have been providing care for nearly a century and are the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. As a not-for-profit, we reinvest every penny into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. We offer a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities.

Additional benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards for successful recommendations
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment

ABOUT YOU

No formal catering experience is required as we will provide training. However, a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about cooking, takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards, and has a positive, can-do attitude. Good communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent resident care are essential.

You should be confident engaging with elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy working as part of a team.