Kitchen Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Romford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

From £13.45 per hour

Part time Day shifts available

Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 b/h

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle invites you to join our luxury care and nursing home in Hornchurch as a Kitchen Assistant. You'll support chefs with food preparation and help maintain a clean, tidy kitchen while delivering compassionate service to residents.

We value kindness and reliability; some kitchen experience is preferred. The role offers part-time day shifts, an hourly rate from £13.45, plus meals on shift, generous leave and ongoing training to develop your career in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Develop awareness of dietary requirements, including dementia dining experience, to assist chefs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Compassionate

Organised

Job description

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Job Reference signaturec/TP/342970/10931

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Part Time

Pay:

Hours:

28 hours per week

Location:

Hornchurch - RM11 2QY

Closing Date:

19/11/2026

Job Category:

Catering

Region:

Region 1

Home Name:

Signature at Hornchurch

What Signature Offer

• From £13.45 per hour
• Part time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• 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 - Emerson Park nearest train station

Job Introduction

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 Hornchurch.

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.