Kitchen Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Job summary

Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support high quality meals in a clean and well organised kitchen. You will assist with preparation, storage and deliveries and work closely with the Chef to ensure smooth daily operations.

This hands-on role offers a consistent routine in a supportive environment. Basic food safety knowledge preferred, and previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable approach with good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills; kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work with the Chef and team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.
• Contribute to a consistent routine and develop experience in a supportive kitchen.

Skills

Positive and reliable

Organisation and attention to detail

Food safety and hygiene basics

Independent and team work

Good communication

Kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

About Avon Court Care Home

Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Kitchen Assistant £13.45 to £13.95 per hour Bank Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment.

This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.

Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Paid
• Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream
• financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role
• About Care Concern Group Avon Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK.
• We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.

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