Kitchen Assistant (Full Time, Day Shift) Location: Berry Way, Chorley PR7 6RA Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £21,168 / £12.60 per hour £14.10 overtime Evermore Care is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our outstanding, Astley View Residential Care Home, in Chorley. Astley View is an elegant, purpose-built care home that has been thoughtfully designed to support the needs of our residents so they can feel truly at home, and we’re looking for someone who can live our values of our values of Wellbeing, Freedom, and Community to provide outstanding chef-prepared meals, whilst creating a homely atmosphere where every day feels meaningful for our residents. The Best Bits Extra paid day off every year for your birthday* Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum 25 days, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service Enhanced Leave and Pension Contributions Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support Blue Light Card eligibility offering a wide range of benefits and discounts Free Meals and Parking Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership About the Role As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll work closely with our Head Chef to create a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents. From preparing and serving meals to keeping our kitchen and dining areas stocked, spotless and safe - your contribution will help ensure every resident enjoys nutritious food in a clean, comfortable environment. It’s a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and care for others will truly shine. Requirements Previous experience working in a similar kitchen or catering environment Understanding of safe food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and cleaning practices Awareness of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), infection control, and Health & Safety regulations About Us Evermore was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that later life should be lived with dignity, joy and meaning. From the beginning, our goal has been to redefine what great care looks and feels like – by creating homes that truly feel like home, built on personal relationships, beautiful surroundings and exceptional attention to detail. Today, we are proud to offer care that goes beyond expectations. Our award-winning homes are designed around the people who live and work in them. We are not just providing care – we are creating welcoming communities where everyone belongs and can thrive. Whether you're looking to start a career in care or bring your kitchen experience to a place that values people first — we’d love to hear from you. Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best. *While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.