Kitchen Assistant

Signature; Greenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Blue Light discount

Refer a Friend bonus

Career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our luxury care and nursing home in Ascot. You will assist chefs with food preparation and keep the kitchen clean, while developing awareness of special dietary requirements for residents, including dementia dining.

We value a kind, compassionate, proactive and organised approach. Some kitchen experience is advantageous, and energy and enthusiasm for food are key. Full-time hours and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a kitchen is advantageous.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Develop awareness of dietary requirements, including dementia dining, to assist chefs.
• Be kind, positive, resilient, proactive, and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation and meal service.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.
• Support staff in meeting dietary requirements, including dementia dining.
• Contribute to smooth kitchen operations and忙 daily routines.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Compassionate

Proactive

Organised

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 Ascot.

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times will be between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm.Alternate weekends required
• Full time 40 hours per week
• 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

• Commuting - 15 minute walk from Ascot train station

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.