Kitchen Assistant

Healthcare Homes Holdings Limited; Swaffham; 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

Level 2 in Food Production

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service rewards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group operates Meadow House in Swaffham, seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist in meal prep and service within a warm, inclusive care home. The role helps maintain a clean kitchen and adheres to hygiene standards while supporting residents and staff.

The position offers bank shifts (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) to cover annual leave and sickness, with thorough induction and ongoing training enabling progression toward chef responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Interest in hospitality and helping make a difference in people’s lives.
• Induction and training programme to develop skills and progression to chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef with meal preparation and delivery.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment at all times.
• Follow good kitchen practices and basic food hygiene standards.

Skills

Hospitality

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in Food Production

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Meadow House, Swaffham

£12.71 per hour

Bank shifts only to cover annual leave and sickness (includes weekends & Summer holidays) Shifts - 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm

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 care home Meadow House.

Meadow House offers residential and nursing care to the Norfolk community. The facility also provides care for young people with disabilities and specialises in caring for individuals with multiple sclerosis. The home is entirely on the ground floor and has a very friendly atmosphere - where everyone is treated like family.

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.