Kitchen Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship (e.g

Level 2 in Food Production

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at The Manor House, North Walsham, to support the kitchen team and help deliver nutritious meals in a warm, caring environment.

No previous kitchen experience is required as a full induction and training programme is provided, with opportunities for progression to chef roles and strong team support.

The role offers shifts, a competitive hourly rate (£12.71), and a range of benefits including a Pension, holidays, and employee support.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required.
• Full induction and training programme available to develop skills.
• Opportunity for progression to chef roles within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

The Manor House, North Walsham

£12.71 per hour

Bank shifts

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,The Manor House, North Walsham.

Specialising in residential care, The Manor House is a traditional, old building set within stunning grounds. There is a homely and warm environment inside and it’s a happy place to live. The residents are at the centre of everything that happens at the home and there is plenty of team spirit and happiness.

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.