Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care in a luxury environment. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the culinary team in delivering high-quality meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents. This role is perfect for someone passionate about food safety and customer care, looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. With opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and share our values, we invite you to apply and be part of our caring team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering role, ideally in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and Food Hygiene Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are met and maintain accurate records.
• Manage stocks and ensure proper food storage and rotation.

Skills

Customer Care

Food Hygiene Standards

Health and Safety COSHH regulations

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in catering role

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

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 Nesbit House, 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:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

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
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and 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
• Maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements 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.