Kitchen Assistant - Ascot, Berkshire

Signature Senior Lifestyle; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care provider in Ascot is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs in food preparation and maintain kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates should be passionate, proactive, and ready to learn, with some kitchen experience preferred. This role offers the opportunity for training and career progression within a compassionate team that values excellence in care. Join us to make a difference in residents' lives while enjoying benefits like free meals on shift and a workplace pension.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours

Life Assurance Scheme

‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.
• Energy, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for food are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Develop awareness of special dietary requirements.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Positive and resilient attitude

Proactive and organised

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Ascot, Berkshire

Join our talented team in a highly equipped kitchen, with the opportunity to train and progress, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Kitchen Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Ascot.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Shift times : 08 : 00am-16 : 00pm, 11 : 00am-19 : 00pm
• Alternate weekends required .
• 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

Transport Links

• Commuting - 15 minute walk from Ascot train station

Your Role at Signature

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.

What we’re looking for

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.

About Signature

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.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.