Kitchen Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Kitchen Assistant – Care Home
Location: Hyacinth House Care Home, 179-181 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ
Pay Rate: £14.14 per hour
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Day Shifts
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support to our residents. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to residents' wellbeing, making this role essential to daily life at the home. You will assist in producing meals and creating a fulfilling dining experience for every individual. Your impact will reach far beyond the kitchen, giving you wonderful opportunities to interact with residents, enhance their dining experience, and develop your skills.
About You
To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you will need:
Reliability, consideration, and a caring, people-focused approach.
A strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards in food preparation and kitchen cleanliness.
Formal qualifications are not strictly necessary, though any prior experience in a commercial or care setting would be advantageous.
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay along with our sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including:
Free training and professional development for all roles
Access to wellbeing and support tools
A wide range of retail discounts and savings
Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’