Kitchen Assistant

About St James' Park Care Home
St James' Park Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the charming village of Bradpole, near Bridport in Dorset. Providing residential and nursing care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Kitchen Assistant £13.45 - £13.95 per hour
Contracted to 38 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For A positive and reliable approach
Good organisation and attention to detail
Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential
What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS
Uniform provided
Group life assurance cover
Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role
About Care Concern Group
St James Park is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.
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