Kitchen Assistant

Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Curdridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to Work

Healthcare cash plan

Free uniform laundry on site

Subsidised lunch

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join Kitnocks House and support four units with meal preparation for residents with complex health needs.

The role requires at least 6 months UK kitchen experience, a genuine interest in food, and a team-focused, detail-oriented approach plus strong communication skills with staff and residents. A stable rota supports work-life balance and opportunities to propose ideas to enhance resident life.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK experience of working in a kitchen environment.
• Interest in food preparation and kitchen work.
• Team-focused attitude with attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable manner as part of a close-knit team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn residents' needs and help improve life for them.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and simple meals meeting dietary needs.
• Wash,-clean and maintain kitchen equipment to high standards.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock rotation and general kitchen organization.
• Comply with Health and Safety, COSHH and Fire procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Team player

Friendly approach

Communication skills

Resident focus

Job description

About The Role

At Cornerstone Healthcare, we know that excellent care relies on great teamwork and that includes our kitchen team. We’re looking for a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our award-winning team at Kitnocks House, where your role will help make a real difference every day. Our 63-bed service is made up of four specialised units, each tailored to support residents with complex health conditions. We’re proud to be rated GOOD by the CQC. We welcome individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care, and kindness.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 6 months UK experience of working in a kitchen environment
• A genuine interest in food preparation and working in a kitchen environment
• A team-focused, can-do attitude with good attention to detail
• A friendly and approachable manner – we’re a close-knit team
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A commitment to learn about residents as individuals and to create ideas to improve life for the residents

Your Working Pattern

We offer a stable, structured rota to support your work-life balance:

• Week A: Monday, Thursday & Friday (06:45am until 18:15)
• Week B: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday (06:45am until 18:15)
• 11.5-hour shifts, with a total average of 40.25 hours per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing food items and simple meals in line with dietary needs
• Washing up and keeping all kitchen equipment clean and well maintained
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Assisting with stock rotation and general kitchen organisation
• To comply with regulations in respect of Health and Safety at work, COSHH, Environmental Health and Fire Procedures

Why Join Us?

Because great care starts with feeling cared for. We offer our Kitchen Assistant's a benefits package worth up to £5,000. (T&Cs apply)

• Enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays
• Monthly overtime raffle – win an extra £200 for picking up shifts
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan worth up to £700 – includes dental, optical and 24/7 mental health support
• Free uniform laundered for you on site ready for your next shift
• Subsidised lunch on site
• Recognition and rewards – vouchers, and long service treats
• Access to the Blue Light Card – over 13,000 discounts
• And much more!

So, if you’re ready to start something meaningful, in a place that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare Group are a multi award-winning, sector leader with an innovative approach to complex care

Cornerstone specialise in supporting adults of all ages with complex neurological, physical, and mental health needs.

Residents are typically living with neurological degenerative conditions, such as dementia with an underlying mental health condition, and as such are vulnerable and at times prone to challenging behaviours associated with complex conditions. Many have been unable to stay in other settings because their needs have been deemed too high or too challenging.

Operating well-established homes in Waterlooville and Curdridge in Hampshire and Mytchett in Surrey, as well as a new state-of-the-art ‘eco’ home in Bristol, the Group has built a reputation for delivering consistently high standards of care, focusing on the individual journey of each resident.

At Cornerstone, the expert clinical care skills and approach of the team mean that people with the most complex needs can find a place to call home.