Kitchen Assistant – Bank
Location: Glenholme Thimbleby Court, Horncastle LN9 5RA
Pay Rate: £12.30 per hour
As a Kitchen Assistant at Glenholme Thimbleby Court, you will play a key role in supporting our Chef with all delegated kitchen duties. You'll help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy at all times.
* Wash and sanitise all kitchen equipment thoroughly.
* Ensure the best economic use of all food and materials provided.
* Report any defects, damages, or breakages promptly to the Chef or Assistant Cook.
* Assist with day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparing vegetables, sandwiches, and light meals.
* Clean the kitchen and ancillary rooms thoroughly according to the cleaning schedule.
* Support colleagues in other areas of the home when required.
* Maintain a clean, ironed, and professional uniform at all times.
About Glenholme Thimbleby Court
Located in the beautiful market town of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Glenholme Thimbleby Court is a warm and welcoming care home providing high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care.
Our home offers a calm, friendly, and stimulating environment where residents are supported to live full and meaningful lives. We take pride in delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
As part of the Glenholme Healthcare Group, Thimbleby Court upholds the organisation's values of compassion, respect, and excellence — providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued.
Benefits:
* Pension scheme and 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Additional day off for your birthday and holiday increases with length of service*
* Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn a £250 bonus for each successful referral*
* Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
* Life Insurance cover of £10,000*
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Blue Light Card reimbursement*
At Glenholme, we believe in creating an environment where both residents and staff can thrive. We are proud to foster a culture of respect, dignity, and equality, with a strong focus on inclusion and personal development.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Code: GHWEN2
*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.