Kitchen Assistant

Buckler's Lodge; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve food, assist in light cooking duties, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and some experience in food service and kitchen environments. This part-time role offers £12.73 per hour for weekend shifts in Buckler's Park. The company values staff well-being, offering extensive benefits and learning opportunities.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Length of Service Awards

Free learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Some experience of serving food is helpful.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and drink for breakfast.
• Undertake cleaning duties in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist the chef in light cooking duties.
• Lay tables and prepare trays for meals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience of serving food

Experience of working in a kitchen

Job description

Home: Buckler’s Lodge

Location: Woodcote Green, Crowthorne, RG45 6HZ

Pay details: £12.73 per hour

Hours: 12 hours

Shifts: Sat & Sun 2pm – 8pm (please note, there will need to be flexibility and changes to this shift may occur)

Posted date: 05/12/2025

Closing date: 15/12/2025

How to Apply

Email your CV to [e-mail]

Please ensure you explain any gaps in education, employment and/or training on your CV

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Prepare and serve food and drink required for breakfast
• Undertake cleaning duties within the kitchen and dining areas as required
• Assist the chef in light cooking duties
• Lay the tables, prepare trays and trolley etc. for meals

To apply, you will need:

• Strong communication skills
• Some experience of serving food
• Some experience of working in a kitchen environment

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

• Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
• Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
• Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to only applicants with Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship in this role.