Weekend Bank Kitchen Assistant

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking a Weekend Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen operations at Glenholme Thimbleby Court in Horncastle. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of hygiene, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean and organized. This role offers the opportunity to work in a friendly care environment with attractive benefits, including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Refer-a-friend scheme

Access to earned salary before payday

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work in various areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean and tidy at all times.
• Wash and sanitise all kitchen equipment thoroughly.
• Assist in daily kitchen operations, including preparing food items.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Kitchen operations

Communication

Job description

Weekend Bank Kitchen Assistant

Location: Glenholme Thimbleby Court, Horncastle LN9 5RA
Pay Rate: £12.30 per hour

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support our Chef with all delegated kitchen tasks, ensuring high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and presentation at all times. This role is for weekends only and offers the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive care environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean and tidy at all times.

• Wash and sanitise all kitchen equipment thoroughly.

• Use ingredients and resources economically and efficiently.

• Report all defects, damages, and breakages promptly to the Chef/Assistant Cook.

• Assist in daily kitchen operations, including preparing vegetables, sandwiches, and other food items.

• Clean the kitchen and ancillary rooms thoroughly according to the cleaning schedule.

• Work flexibly in other areas when required.

• Maintain a clean, ironed, and professional uniform at all times.

About Glenholme Thimbleby Court

Nestled in the picturesque market town of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Glenholme Thimbleby Court is a warm and welcoming care home that provides high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care.
The home offers a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment where residents are supported to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Our dedicated team ensures every resident receives person-centred care tailored to their individual needs, while promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
As part of Glenholme Healthcare, Thimbleby Court upholds the organisation’s values of compassion, inclusivity, and excellence, creating a nurturing workplace for staff and residents alike.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme and 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional day off for your birthday and holiday increases with length of service*

• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn a £250 bonus for each successful referral*

• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned salary before payday

• Life Insurance cover of £10,000*

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Blue Light Card Reimbursement*

At Glenholme, our core values allow both staff and residents to thrive. We believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and equality, while promoting diversity and inclusivity in all that we do.

This position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHWEN2

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.