Kitchen Assistant

Gittisham Hill House Care Home; Exmouth; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants under

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Learning and development with support

Career development opportunities

Long Service Awards

Descripción de la vacante

Gittisham Hill House Care Home in Honiton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a busy, well organised kitchen team. You will help prepare meals, keep the kitchen clean and ensure stock is managed efficiently, working with the Chef and care team to maintain high standards.

You will be supported with training and development, paid DBS, uniform provided and access to benefits like Wagestream and discount schemes. This role offers a stable routine with a 44-hour week at £14.80–£15.30 per hour.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, deliveries, storage and stock.
• Collaborate with the Chef and kitchen team to keep operations safe and smooth.

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Organised

Food safety basics

Team player

Good communication

Descripción del empleo

About Gittisham Hill House Care Home
Gittisham Hill House Care Home is a 38 bed care home set within the peaceful surroundings of Gittisham Hill Park in Honiton, Devon. Providing residential, nursing and dementia care, the home offers a welcoming and family focused environment with bright living spaces, landscaped gardens and comfortable areas for Residents to relax, socialise and enjoy their interests. Colleagues work as part of a caring and experienced team to provide personalised support and high quality care that makes a real difference to Residents.

Kitchen Assistant

• £14.80 to £15.30 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid 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

About Care Concern Group
Gittisham Hill House 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.