Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our hospitality team, supporting the smooth running of our kitchen and delivering an excellent dining experience for residents and guests. Were driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If youre seeking a career that means more and gives you more, theres a place for you at Inspired Villages.

Working closely with the Head Chef and wider hospitality team, youll assist with food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and help create a warm, welcoming dining environment for residents to enjoy every day.

The Role:

Supporting the kitchen team in delivering a full food service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes that are well-presented and enjoyable for residents and guests

Helping prepare and set up the restaurant and dining areas for service

Supporting with clearing tables, washing up, resetting dining areas, and replenishing condiments and supplies

Serving food and collecting dishes from the kitchen when required

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation across the kitchen and restaurant areas

Working collaboratively with the wider hospitality team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

Key Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or Kitchen Porter in a busy kitchen environment

Good understanding of basic cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and food preparation procedures

Passion for food preparation, presentation, and delivering a high-quality dining experience

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative without constant supervision

A positive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to support wherever needed in the kitchen.

The Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)

Holiday buying scheme (purchase up to one additional week of leave)

Big birthdays off (for milestone birthdays ending in 0)

Life Assurance at 4x your annual salary

5% matched pension scheme

Medicash Health Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts across a wide range of outlets

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car scheme (where applicable)

Access to SMART tech for everyday convenience

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing hub and resources, including discounts on wellbeing initiatives

At

Inspired Villages , we welcome everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, youll be included, involved, and inspired to share your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where individuality is celebrated and youre empowered to be your best every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If youre looking for a career that means more and gives you more,

apply today and become part of our community!

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