Kitchen Assistant

Lambwood Heights; Chigwell Row; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Staff recognition

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Lambwood Heights in Chigwell is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy catering team and help deliver 5* meals with exceptional service. No previous kitchen experience is required, as we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role.

You will assist with preparation and serving of meals, and stay visible to residents by delivering friendly, high‑quality service. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with day shifts and a pay rate of £13.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive training provided.
• Ability to work well in a team and with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and serving of meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents.

Job description

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 offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• EnhancedBank 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.

And much more....

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, and 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