Kitchen Assistant Bank

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kidlington is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their culinary team. In this role, you will help prepare and serve high-quality meals, maintain a clean kitchen environment, and support a positive dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, and enthusiastic about working in a team. Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not required. Competitive hourly rate of £12.21, with contracted hours of 30 per week.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Reliable and enthusiastic with a team-oriented attitude.
• Basic understanding of food safety preferred; training provided.
• Previous kitchen experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals to residents.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist the chef with daily tasks and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Basic food safety

Job description

Kitchen Assistant Bank

Catering and Hospitality - Floryn House Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: 30

Floryn House is a brand-new, purpose-built care home located in the beautiful village of Yarnton, Oxfordshire. Our luxury 73-bed home provides exceptional Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care in a welcoming, homely setting where residents’ comfort and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team. This is a key role where you will support the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a safe and hygienic kitchen environment that contributes to the overall dining experience for our residents.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do

As Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve meals to a high standard, ensuring food is presented well and meets residents’ dietary needs. You will keep the kitchen clean and organised, safely store and rotate deliveries, and follow all food hygiene and safety procedures. Your role will include supporting the chef with day-to-day tasks, assisting with cleaning and sanitising equipment and surfaces, and ensuring a professional and welcoming kitchen environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone reliable, well-organised, and enthusiastic, with a willingness to work as part of a team. A basic understanding of food safety is preferred, though training will be provided. Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is an advantage but not essential — a positive attitude and commitment to supporting residents are what matter most.

About Us

Floryn House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.