Kitchen Assistant

Care South; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Local staff rewards

Onsite learning & development

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Maiden Castle House Care Home in Dorchester. The role involves assisting the chef with meal prep, ensuring dietary needs are met, and supporting residents during mealtimes.

Shifts are flexible within 08:30–19:00, with 20 hours per week and a pay rate of £12.85 per hour. We offer a supportive team environment, training, and opportunities to develop within a not-for-profit charity dedicated to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support residents during mealtimes.
• Experience in care or catering is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and kitchen team with basic meal prep and beverages.
• Follow all food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Assist residents to enjoy their dining experience during meals.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Caring Community at Maiden Castle House!

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Maiden Castle House Care Home,12-14 Gloucester Rd, Dorchester DT1 2NJ

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Candidates must be flexible to work shifts between 08:30 and 19:00, including alternate weekends

Who are we looking for and what you’ll bring to the role:

• Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.