Kitchen Assistant

Hallmark Care Homes; Lickey End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Real Living Wage Employer

Free uniform

Training and development

Pension auto-enrolment

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. This entry-level role offers hands-on kitchen experience, a supportive environment and opportunities to learn within the hospitality and care sectors.

You’ll work on a 4 days on / 3 days off rota, with most evening shifts finishing by 7pm and some weekend work. We value reliability, adaptability and a genuine passion to support residents.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Punctuality and reliability are highly valued traits.
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Enthusiastic and flexible learner eager to expand skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospitality team to ensure catering and dining services meet high standards.
• Assist in day-ahead preparation of food and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management System and company policies.
• Maintain cleaning schedules in line with company procedures.
• Attend Health and Safety, food hygiene and COSHH trainings as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Reliability

Adaptability

Willing to learn

Job description

Add Your Flavour: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Kitchen Assistant at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full.

We also care (a lot) about our team members and their wellbeing. Hallmark is an excellent place to start your career and our teams wellbeing is one of the highest priorities. We want everyone to be happy and thrive in their chosen role.

About the Role:

This is an amazing entry level role for anyone who wants to build their career within the hospitality/ care industry!

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of kitchen activities, including food preparation, supporting the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are always met.

We also promote a good work/life balance! We have developed a team rota of 4 days on/ 3 days off as being very successful and fulfilling for our kitchen team. That means most evening shifts are finished by 7pm and only working every other weekend. This also includes paid overtime / time off in Lieu of any hours worked over 40 hours.

Hours: 8:00am to 7:00pm on a rota basis across 7 days, with alternate weekend working required.

About You:

We're searching for individuals who embody our values and are enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact:

• Kitchen Experience: While prior experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous, it's not essential. We value passion and a willingness to learn above all else.
• Reliability: Punctuality and reliability are highly valued traits that contribute to the smooth running of our kitchen operations.
• Adaptability: The ability to embrace change with an open mind is crucial in our dynamic work environment.
• Eager to Learn: We appreciate enthusiastic and flexible learners who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospitality team to ensure the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.
• Support the catering team in ensuring the food and ingredients are prepared for the day ahead.
• Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to including the Food Safety Management System.
• Ensure that the cleaning schedules are maintained according to company policies and procedures.
• Attend all Health and Safety, food hygiene and COSSH training updates as required by the company to ensure that safe practices are adhered to at all times.

Rewarding You With Benefits That Truly Matter

We want our team members to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the important work they do.

When you join Hallmark, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave entitlement – 28 days!
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary reviews
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Hallmark Care Awards
• Hallmark Rewards
• Blue Light Card
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme – up to £1,000
• Training and development opportunities
• Career pathways
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Study support
• Team empowerment days
• 24/7 GP access- Telephone or online appointments, any time of day.
• Mental health support- Confidential helpline and counselling, available around the clock.
• Optical and dental cashback- Claim back contributions on your bills, and share the benefit with your dependent children.
• Physiotherapy and therapy treatments- Up to £150 towards physio, acupuncture, chiropractic and more, for you and your dependent children.
• Access to expert second medical opinions- MRI, CT and PET scanning to help speed up your appointments.
• Dental trauma cover- Up to £120 cashback for dental emergencies, also available to your dependent children.
• Wellbeing & Alternative Therapy Treatments- Claim up to £75 each year for Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage and Indian Head Massage.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption payments- Receive a lump sum cash amount at the birth or arrival of your child.

Why Join Hallmark

This is the ideal place to start and build your career, we value our team members and want to see them succeed and thrive at work. But that's not all! Here's what else you can expect:

• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Balance is Key: Experience a fulfilling work-life balance, nurturing your well‑being.

If you're ready to join a team that values excellence, compassion, and culinary creativity, become part of our supportive community at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering a culture of excellence. When you join our team as a Kitchen Assistant, you become part of our bighearted community, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey and make a positive impact in the lives of others, on our mission of providing exceptional care and service to our residents!

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignement, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options you’d like to request in making your application, please contact the recruitment team on 01277 655655 or send an email to [e-mail]