Kitchen Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Totnell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance

Training academy

Apprenticeships

Level 2 Training

Blue Light Card

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a friendly kitchen assistant for The Old Vicarage nursing home in Totnell. You will support the chef with meal prep and serving, and help maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen.

No prior experience required; full induction and training will help you progress within our team along with the support of a well-established group renowned for person‑centred care.

Qualifications

• No prior professional kitchen experience required; full induction will be provided.
• Team-player attitude and willingness to learn.

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

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Week1- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am - 8pm. Weds 8am - 2pm

Week 2 - Weds 8am - 2pm, Thursday and Friday 8am - 8pm

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team at our lovely nursing home, The Old Vicarage.

We provide reputable, person-centred residential, respite, and day care for our well-loved residents. The entire team works hard to treat our residents like family as we work within their home.

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.