Role: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Dorset House, Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
Pay: £12.85 per hour
Hours: Bank Team – hours worked as required by the service, with no guaranteed hours. Applicants should be willing to work weekends as required.
Shift Pattern: Flexible between 08:00 – 19:30
Who are we looking for and what you’ll bring
- Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast‑paced kitchen environment.
- Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
- Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
- A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
- Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
- Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
- Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
- Washing cooking appliances and crockery; sanitising all food preparation areas.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and development.
- Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
- Paid induction and training.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Free DBS check.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life insurance.
- Onsite learning and development team.
- Career progression.
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
Legal Requirements
You must be 18 years or older. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
