Kitchen Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Kitchen Assistant
Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Westgate House Care Home, Millington Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8FE
Pay Rate: £13.14 per hour (with enhancements paid for weekends and/or relevant qualifications)
Contract Type: Bank / Flexible (0 Hours)
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
About the Role
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are partnering to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Bank Kitchen Assistant for Westgate House. Situated in the charming Oxfordshire town of Wallingford at the end of a quiet residential cul-de-sac—just a short distance from the town centre and local amenities—this home offers compassionate respite, dementia, nursing, and residential care.
In this role, you will join a passionate, hard-working catering team to help create delicious meals, snacks, and drinks for our residents. By getting to know our residents and understanding their individual likes and dislikes, you will help ensure that mealtimes are always a bright and enjoyable highlight of their day.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Support: Assist the catering team in preparing and serving nutritious meals, snacks, and refreshments.
Kitchen Standards: Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across all kitchen and food preparation areas.
Resident Engagement: Interact warmly with residents to learn their personal food preferences and dietary needs.
Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside the wider catering and care team to deliver a fantastic dining experience.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Formal catering experience is not required—we provide comprehensive training! Holding a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is a helpful plus.
Attitude: A positive, can-do approach with a passion for cooking, high hygiene standards, and delivering great service.
Personality: Friendly, approachable, and confident in engaging with elderly residents to understand their personal choices.
Benefits & Rewards
Competitive Pay: £13.14 per hour, with higher rates for weekend shifts and relevant qualifications.
Flexibility: Bank contract offering adaptable hours to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
Generous Leave: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
Wellbeing Support: Access to a workplace pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Perks & Schemes: Free uniform, free enhanced DBS check, free parking, Blue Light Card discounts, "My Rewards" programme, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme rewarding up to £1,000.