Kitchen Assistant

Signature; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £13.45 per hour

Free meals on shift for staff

Workplace pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light discount

Refer A Friend £50 voucher

Cash bonus up to £1,000

Purple Heart Award

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our luxury care home in Highgate, London. You will support chefs with food prep and keep the kitchen clean, while learning about dementia-friendly dining and dietary requirements.

We value warmth, reliability and a desire to grow within a supportive, well-equipped kitchen environment. Full-time day shifts are available, with 07:00-21:00 hours and paid annual leave.

Qualifications

• We are kind and compassionate in our approach to residents.
• Positive and resilient, with a can-do attitude.
• Proactive, organized and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation and keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Develop awareness of dietary requirements, including dementia dining needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience (advantage)

Compassionate

Energetic

Job description

Join our talented team in a highly equipped kitchen, with the opportunity to train and progress, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Kitchen Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Highgate.

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-21:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Walking - 25 minutes walking from East Finchley or Highgate train station
• Driving - 1.3 miles from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

Our Kitchen Assistant is integral to the smooth running of our kitchen. You’ll be assisting chefs with food preparation, and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

You’ll develop an awareness of special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience, to assist the chefs in meeting these needs.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as your energy, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for food, some experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you.