Kitchen Porter

Caring Homes Group Ltd; Great Cornard; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Free DBS & Blue Light Card

Employee assistance program

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

Caring Homes Group Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Porter for Mellish House Care Home, Sudbury. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) at £12.71 per hour, based at Mellish House Residential Home, 20 Kings Hill, Great Cornard.

You will support the cooking team, maintain kitchen cleanliness and help ensure resident wellbeing in a dementia care setting. The position emphasizes work-life balance, a supportive environment, and ongoing development opportunities, with full training provided even if no prior

Qualifications

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is a plus, but not essential — full training is provided.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well-organised.
• Uphold high hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the chef with cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep, mop floors and manage rubbish disposal.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

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Job Reference caringhomesgroup/TP/72/3499

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Mellish House Residential Home, 20 Kings Hill Great Cornard

Job Category:

Catering

Home Name:

Job introduction

Kitchen Porter – Mellish House Care Home, Sudbury £12.71 per hour

• 48 Bedded Dementia Care Home
• Part time role; 30 hours per week

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through your work? Do you value a supportive environment where work-life balance is a priority? Caring Homes is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our family.

Our mission is simple: to make each home the best possible place to live and work for our residents and our teams. A place that feels like home, whether we live there or work there, because of the way we behave and the environment we create – and this includes our support team. We’re a family.

Why Join Us?

• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of balancing your personal and professional life. Our flexible scheduling options are designed to fit your lifestyle.
• Supportive Environment:At Caring Homes, you’re part of a family. We foster a collaborative and caring environment where every team member is valued.
• Growth Opportunities:We believe in continuous development and provide opportunities for professional growth within our organisation.
• No late evenings, allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development including training and support to help you excel in your role including apprenticeship opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Free DBS & Blue Light Card
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised.
• Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• Support the chef in cooking and baking tasks when required.
• Wash all the dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Sweep and mop floors and take out the rubbish regularly.

Ideal Candidate

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Someone with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering role is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Join us in creating a place that truly feels like home for our residents and our team members alike.