Kitchen Assistant

Hallmark Care Homes; Clays End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Employer (or above)

Annual salary reviews

Joining bonus (some homes)

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Westfield Cash back plan

Induction & professional training

Free uniform

Free Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes invites applications for a Kitchen Assistant role based in England. You will support our chefs to deliver top-quality dining experiences for residents, helping ensure meals meet high standards while maintaining safety and suitability for all residents.

No extensive kitchen experience is required; enthusiasm, flexibility, and strong communication are valued. The role offers competitive pay, annual reviews, flexible hours, and clear progression within a family-run

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication are important for effective team collaboration.
• Punctuality and reliability help keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Willingness to adapt and learn in a dynamic care-home environment.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs to deliver top-quality dining experiences for residents.
• Assist in food preparation and service, ensuring safety and quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Adaptability

People skills

Eager to learn

Influential

Flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Add Your Flavour: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Kitchen Assistant at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. We believe in celebrating the privilege of aging and embracing it with open arms. Since 1997, we've been committed to delivering outstanding care across all our homes in England and Wales. As a family-run provider, we nurture relationships and build care around family values. Each of our homes is equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.

About the Role

Are you ready to be a part of delivering exceptional dining experiences for our residents? As a Kitchen Assistant at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy top-quality food services in an unparalleled setting. Working closely with our chefs, you'll contribute to creating a dining experience that exceeds expectations and brings joy to our residents' lives.

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen Experience: While prior experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous, it's not essential. We value passion and a willingness to learn above all else.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective collaboration within our team.
• Reliability: Punctuality and reliability are highly valued traits that contribute to the smooth running of our kitchen operations.
• Adaptability: The ability to embrace change with an open mind is crucial in our dynamic work environment.
• People Skills: We’re seeking individuals who are approachable, confident, and diplomatic in their interactions with colleagues and residents alike.
• Eager to Learn: We appreciate enthusiastic and flexible learners who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
• Influential: If you possess excellent influencing, negotiating, and listening skills, we want to hear from you.
• Flexible Hours: A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional shifts outside of the norm, is required to meet the needs of our residents.

Benefits

At Hallmark, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to offering benefits that genuinely make a difference to your life. We listen to our team, understand what matters most, and support you every step of the way — physically, mentally, and financially.

• Competitive pay we are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer (or above)
• Annual salary reviews
• Joining bonus available in some homes
• Enhanced pay for working bank holidays (in care homes)
• Refer a Friend Scheme earn up to £1000 for each successful referral
• Enrolment onto our Westfield Cash back plan
• Excellent induction and continuous professional training & career development pathways
• Free Nurse PIN subscription renewal & Free RCNi Nurse subscription (if required)

Extra Perks You’ll Love

• Free uniform
• Free Blue Light Card

What You Can Expect

We offer a values-driven environment that prioritises people, development, and recognition. Our rewards include ongoing training, career development opportunities, and a supportive workplace that values well-being.

• Valued as our Greatest Asset: be part of a values-driven company that puts people first
• Skyrocket Your Career: industry-leading training and development to propel your career
• Wellness Matters: pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare
• Exclusive Perks: access to our rewards and discount scheme Hallmark Rewards
• Balance is Key: supporting work-life balance and well-being

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options you’d like to request in making your application, please contact the recruitment team on 01277 655655 or send an email to [e-mail]