Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Bedford; Presencial; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Pension

Team culture

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

On-site parking

Refer a friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Hamberley Care Homes is looking for a Kitchen Assistant at our Bedford site to support chefs in planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents, while adhering to hygiene standards.

You will manage stocks, assist with kitchen records, and contribute to a caring, team-focused culture that values quality, safety and resident wellbeing.

Formación

• Proven catering experience in care or similar setting.
• Commitment to customer care and high-quality service.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH.
• Empathy and desire to improve residents' lives.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support Chefs in planning and provisioning high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary needs.
• Ensure food complies with Hygiene Standards and safe methods are used.
• Manage stocks and stores, ensure accurate labeling and rotation.
• Maintain records to satisfy fridge temperature checks.

Conocimientos

Catering experience

Customer care

COSHH knowledge

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Team player

Descripción del empleo

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.

Joining us at Charrington Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus — earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. “Can-Do” flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you’re interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Join us at Bedford's most stunning care home

Elstow Manor is a luxurious care home in Wixams, Bedfordshire, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

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We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!

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Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Company: Hamberley Care Homes

Salary: £12.72 to £12.72 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bedford, MK42 6FZ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 31 Oct 2026

Closing date: 29 Nov 2026