Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Eastleigh is searching for a Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operations of their kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, a commitment to food safety, and a passion for enhancing residents' well-being. Enjoy competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts via HapiApp

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a catering role within a care environment is preferred.
• Commitment to providing first-class service.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in meal planning and preparation for residents.
• Prepare and serve balanced meals.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are followed.
• Maintain stock rotation and accurate records.

Skills

Experience in catering

Customer care

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Multi-tasking

Empathy towards residents

Job description

Join Hamberley as a Kitchen Assistant

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.

Joining us at Alston House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high‑quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and safe methods of work are always used.
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place.
• Maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements such as fridge temperature checks.

About You

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first‑class service provision.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times. “Can-Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Eastleigh’s most stunning care home. Alston House is a luxurious care home in Eastleigh, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house, where we screen classic films, to the on‑site luxury spa, offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!