Kitchen Assistant

Care South; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home organization is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Taunton. You will support the Chef team with meal preparation and help create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. Flexibility in work hours and a caring nature are essential. The role is ideal for individuals looking to make a difference in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is not essential.
• You must be caring and support residents during mealtimes.
• You need to be 18 years of age or over.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef team with meal preparation for residents.
• Assist residents with an enjoyable dining experience.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash cooking appliances and sanitise food preparation areas.

Skills

Basic kitchen preparation

Ability to support residents

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Beauchamp House, Hatch Beauchamp – TA3 6SG

Pay rate: £12.30 per hour | Hours: 20 hrs per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Beauchamp House. Our residential and nursing country house care home sits in a grade 2 listed Georgian manor house, nestled in the Somerset village of Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton.

Join Our Team: Previous experience within a kitchen environment is not essential but be prepared to be busy in a fast‑paced role. Caring individual with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes. Flexible in the hours you work and happy to join as part of our larger kitchen team.

What you will be doing

• Support the Chef team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents
• Assist with supporting residents with an enjoyable dining experience every day
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept hygienic and clean
• Washing all cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas

Benefits

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South Team.

You will need your own transport as we have no public transport links to the village.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About The Company

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE – Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their families and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not‑for‑profit charity, our HEART values are key to providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.