Kitchen Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Witney is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. You will create meals and engage with residents to understand their preferences, ensuring high hygiene standards and a welcoming environment. This role promises a supportive environment with various employee benefits including holiday, pensions, and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

A workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No previous formal catering experience required.
• Training provided for the role.
• Must be positive and engaged with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Create meals, snacks, and drinks for residents.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Good communication skills

Keen on cooking

Understanding of hygiene standards

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Assistant – Madley Park House Care Home, Witney, OX28 1AT

Pay Rate: £12.44 (Mon‑Fri), £13.44 (Sat‑Sun)

Contracted Hours: 19 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday with alternative weekends

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard‑working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family and work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Madley Park House is a warm and welcoming ‘home from home’ offering round the clock residential, early‑stage dementia and respite care with a range of amenities including a hair salon and residents’ shop. Situated in a quiet location in the thriving market town of Witney, the home has strong links to the local community.

In Return

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing, here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1,000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and ‘My Rewards’ programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You don’t need to have previous formal catering experience, as we’ll give you the training you need, although it would be helpful if you hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. What we’re looking for is someone who is keen on cooking and takes pride in kitchen hygiene standards. You’ll have a positive can‑do approach, with good communication skills and you’ll be passionate about ensuring our residents receive the best service possible. You’ll be confident in engaging with our elderly residents to understand their individual needs and enjoy being part of the wider team in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude we’re looking for as a Kitchen Assistant within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.