You will be responsible for maintaining the highest possible standards of cleanliness and organisation, including:
· Washing, cleaning and storing all kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and pans
· Cleaning and sanitising work surfaces, floors, shelving and service areas
· Operating and maintaining the dishwasher safely and effectively
· Supporting deep cleans and scheduled intensive cleaning tasks
· Ensuring the kitchen is always inspection-ready
· Ensuring waste is disposed of safely and hygienically
· Maintaining chemical safety and COSHH control
· Following all cleaning schedules accurately and on time.
You will support the Culinary Partners and Chefs with:
· Basic food preparation (vegetable preparation, simple tasks as directed)
· Accurate portioning and plating support when required
· Ensuring serving areas are set up, clean and ready
· Maintaining the flow of crockery, cutlery and equipment during peak service
· Supporting the reset of the kitchen between meals
You will uphold strict safety and respect for cultural, allergen and dietary requirements by:
· Preventing cross-contamination at all times
· Following clear instructions regarding Halal, Kosher, vegetarian, vegan and allergen-specific preparation
· Using designated chopping boards, utensils and preparation areas
· Ensuring allergen information is never compromised
· Storing ingredients safely, labelled and in the correct locations
· Following the CHG cultural food safety expectations
· Complete cleaning records
· Log temperatures where delegated
· Record equipment cleaning or checks
About The Role
The hours worked is 09:30 - 17:30 hours worked over a 7 day rota.
The Culinary Support role is essential to the smooth running of the kitchen and dining experience. You provide safe, efficient and high-standard support to the Culinary Care Lead and Culinary Partners by maintaining exceptional kitchen cleanliness, supporting meal service, and ensuring the environment remains inspection-ready at all times.
Your work contributes directly to resident safety, dignity, enjoyment and wellbeing. You help create a home that feels warm, welcoming and professional — a place where residents are proud to live and families feel confident in the care their loved ones receive.
This role embodies CHG’s “Where People Matter” ethos by ensuring the kitchen environment consistently reflects safety, pride, hospitality and high standards.
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
At Constantia Healthcare Group, we believe great care starts with great people. We are a values-driven organisation supporting individuals with age-related needs and complex care requirements, ensuring the people we care for remain at the centre of everything we do. Our teams are supported, respected and encouraged to grow, because we know that when our colleagues thrive, the quality of care we deliver thrives too. We are proud to be an organisation that invests in its services, develops its people and continually strives for excellence. Joining Constantia means becoming part of a team that genuinely cares about making a difference.
Company Culture
Constantia Healthcare Group is a growing care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality support for people with age-related needs and complex care requirements. Our approach is simple: put people first and build teams that feel supported, valued and proud of the work they do. We believe in strong leadership, clear values and a culture where colleagues are empowered to deliver the very best care. We are committed to continuously improving our homes, investing in our teams and raising standards across everything we do. If you want to work somewhere where your contribution truly matters, Constantia Healthcare Group is a place where you can thrive.
Company Benefits
At Constantia Healthcare Group we believe that when our colleagues feel supported, valued and recognised, they are able to deliver the very best care. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional development and personal wellbeing. Our colleagues benefit from ongoing training and career development opportunities, annual salary reviews and a workplace pension scheme to support long-term financial security. Alongside this, we offer wellbeing support including confidential counselling and mental health resources, a paid day off on your birthday, a paid volunteering day, employee recognition awards, high street discounts and access to wellbeing initiatives. Additional benefits include referral bonuses, discounted gym membership, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and a strong network of colleagues across the organisation who support one another every day.
Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, A diversity program, Free parking, Free work laptop, Referral bonus, Company retreats, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Staff celebration events, Company employee App
Salary
£18,637.00 per year