Kitchen Assistant

CARE SOUTH; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,130 - 23,974; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid induction

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Wickmeads is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring team. The role involves assisting in meal prep, ensuring dietary needs are met, and supporting residents during meals. Shifts are flexible within 7:30–18:30, with 30 hours per week over three days and alternate weekends.

We offer a friendly, busy kitchen environment with training, a DBS check, and pension benefits. Applicants should be 18+, with a focus on dignity, nutrition, and teamwork in daily dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in care or catering is helpful but not essential.
• Able to support residents during mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef and kitchen team with basic preparation of meals, snacks and drinks for residents.
• Follow all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Support residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resident care

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Caring Community at Wickmeads!

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Wickmeads, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG

Pay: £12.30 per hour

Hours: 30 hours per week over 3 days, to include alternate weekends

Shifts: Flexible between 7:30 - 18:30

Who are we looking for and what you’ll bring to the role

• Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents, ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery – sanitising all food preparation areas.

Your Rewards and Benefits

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.