We are looking for a Host/Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Jubilee House Nursing Home in Whitby.
This is a key role within the Home, ensuring our residents receive nutritious meals and refreshments throughout the day in a clean, friendly, and supportive environment.
3 x 10hr shifts, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
You will:
* Prepare and serve breakfasts to residents (no assisted feeding required)
* Deliver morning drinks and snack trolley service around the home
* Support with kitchen duties including washing up and cleaning after meal services
* Serve afternoon drinks and snacks
* Prepare and serve lunch tea meals using Appetito, including preparing light alternative choices
* Ensure the kitchen and all working areas are clean and tidy, including floor mopping
* Monitor stock levels and assist with reordering
* Treat residents with dignity and respect – as you would wish to be treated
Personal Responsibilities:
* Take pride in maintaining excellent levels of hygiene and cleanliness
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of the residents you support
* Take responsibility for your own professional development through performance and training reviews
* Work as part of a caring team to provide an excellent service to our residents
Preferred Experience:
* Previous experience in a kitchen, care, or hospitality setting
* Knowledge of dietary needs, including textured or modified diets (preferred but not essential)
* A basic understanding of stock rotation and food hygiene (training provided)
* A friendly, flexible, and reliable approach to work
Qualifications:
* Food Hygiene Certificate – preferred (or willingness to complete upon employment)
* Any catering or hospitality qualifications welcome but not essential
Join our warm and welcoming team at Jubilee House and help us deliver more than just meals — help us deliver comfort, care, and quality of life to people living at Jubilee House.
Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer as part of our staff package:
* Paid breaks
* Bank holiday pay
* Same rate of pay regardless of age
* Rewards for service – supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years
* Free enhanced DBS
* Supplement to your hourly rate for successful completion of NVQ(QCF)/Diploma in Social Care
* Perkbox – Access to a range of free perks and over 1,000 discounts from the biggest brands
* FlexEarn - access your wages at any-time
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Happy Birthday Day Off – after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day's leave on us
* Training and development opportunities ·
* Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at £100 gift voucher for 5 years' service
* Referral scheme – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to the team
* Saint Cecilia's Awards recognising and rewarding employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person