Kitchen Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniform provided

Holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to work

Extra time off for milestones

Sick pay above statutory requirements

Refer a friend scheme

Staff recognition

Health plan

Death in service

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Chigwell is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy catering team and help deliver 5* meals with exceptional service. The role is full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, paying £13.20 per hour. You will assist with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a caring environment.

No specific experience required; comprehensive training provided. Benefits include free meals, uniform, holiday pay, enhanced annual leave, cycle to work, and

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but training is provided.
• Passion for food and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.

Skills

Free meals

Uniform provided

Holiday pay

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Milestone leave

Sick pay

Refer a friend

Recognition

Health plan

Death benefit

Long service

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Company: Oakland Care Ltd

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chigwell, IG7 6HX

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our busy catering team and help us deliver 5* meals with exceptional service.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

Location: Lambwood Heights, 244 Lambourne Road, Chigwell IG7 6HX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, embark on a rewarding career with us!

“Our mission”is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

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