Kitchen Assistant
Contract type: Permanent, part-time (12 hours per week).
Pay
£12.87 per hour.
Schedule
- 12 hours per week
- Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
- Paid breaks on 12-hour shifts
- Hot meal provided on 12-hour shifts
- Enhanced pay on bank holidays
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
- Pension
- Staff recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
- £50 gift card for sharing ideas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive training and career development
- Dedicated mental health champions
About the role
As our Kitchen Assistant, you will assist our Chef in preparing and cooking a variety of nutritious meals for our residents. An important part of your role will be keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and tidy at all times whilst on shift. You will also help with serving meals and interact with our residents on a daily basis—so you’ll be friendly, caring, and kind whilst respecting our residents' dignity at all times.
- Understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and Environmental Health.
- Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order; immediately report any faults to the Chef and the Head Caretaker.
Requirements
We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness, and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.
About Us
At Honey Lane Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment—developed by experts with six essential standards that help us create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need.