Kitchen Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Havant; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday entitlement 5.6 weeks

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship Path

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group in Havant is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Bedhampton Court nursing home. The role involves assisting the chef with meal prep and service, maintaining cleanliness, and upholding hygiene standards.

No previous experience required; comprehensive induction and training are provided, with opportunities to progress to a chef role within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required; induction and training provided.
• Interest in hospitality and helping people in a care setting.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the chef with meal preparation and delivery
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment
• Following good kitchen practices and basic food hygiene standards

Skills

Hospitality

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Bedhampton Court, Havant

£12.71 per hour

18 hours per week (average) including alternate weekends

Do you have an interest in hospitality and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team at our lovely nursing home, Bedhampton Court.

Bedhampton Court offers an array of communal spaces designed for comfort and enjoyment. From lounges to a large conservatory and easy access to a courtyard garden leading onto beautiful lawns and provides spaces for socialising, relaxation, and activities.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting the chef with meal preparation and delivery
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times
• Following good kitchen practices and basic food hygiene standards

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in working within a kitchen and experience is not essential as we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills, including progression to become a chef, along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 in Food Production
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals,