Kitchen Assistant

Signature Care Homes; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Workplace pension

Up to 30 days annual leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Blue Light discount

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Kingston upon Thames to support chefs with food preparation and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. This role involves learning dietary requirements for residents, including dementia dining experiences, and contributing to a high standard of service across luxury homes.

Warmth, energy, and a willingness to learn are essential; some kitchen experience is advantageous.

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 special dietary requirements, including the dementia dining experience.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

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., 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.

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.

Transport Links

• From £13.45 per hour
• Shift times: 07:00-15:00, 12:00-19:00. Alternate weekends required.
• Full time shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award
• 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
• Commuting - Surbiton nearest train station
• Walking - less than 1 mile from nearest train station
• Driving - 5 miles from A3 Kingston bypass with connections to M4, M3 and M25