Kitchen Assistant - Banstead, Surrey

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

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home is seeking a committed Kitchen Assistant in Banstead to assist with food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. This role offers the chance to grow within a supportive team, with full-time and part-time shifts available, starting at £12.60 per hour. Ideal candidates are energetic, eager to learn, and have some prior kitchen experience. Expect perks such as up to 30 days annual leave, free meals on shift, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

From £12.60 per hour

Up to 30 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Workplace pension

Life Assurance Scheme

‘Blue Light’ discount scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a kitchen is an advantage.
• Energy and enthusiasm for food are essential.
• Kindness and compassion for others.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Awareness of special dietary requirements for residents.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Experience in kitchen

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Banstead, Surrey

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 Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Shift times : 06 : 30-14 : 30 & 11 : 30-19 : 30 . Alternate weekends required .
• Full time / Part time shifts available
• 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 - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

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.