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 ...