Kitchen Assistant

Boultham Park House; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate catering team at a leading care home as a Kitchen Assistant. Enjoy a fulfilling role creating delicious meals for residents and enriching their dining experiences. With no formal experience required, we provide training and support. You’ll be part of a friendly team dedicated to care, warmth, and kindness.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking.
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene standards.
• Enjoy engaging with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Understand residents' likes and dislikes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

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Location: Boultham Park House Lincoln LN6 7PH

Pay rate: £ 12.00 Per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements

Contracted hours: Bank 0

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working, and friendly catering team. You will create delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for our residents. Understanding their likes and dislikes will help make mealtimes a highlight of their day.

Joining us means becoming part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are dedicated to providing care, warmth, and kindness to everyone in our homes.

Boultham Park House is a 34-bed Care Home in Boultham Park, Lincoln, offering residential and dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; with nearly 1 year of care experience, we are the second-largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. We reinvest all profits into our residents, colleagues, and care homes. We offer a competitive salary, training, and development opportunities.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher pay rates at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for successful recommendations
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” discounts on shopping, dining, and entertainment

ABOUT YOU

No previous formal catering experience is required as training will be provided. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is helpful. We seek someone passionate about cooking, maintaining kitchen hygiene standards, with a positive attitude and good communication skills. You should enjoy engaging with elderly residents to understand their needs and be a team player.