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Kitchen Assistant

Location

Blandford Grange Care Home

Salary & Benefits

£12.21 per hour

Vacancy Type

Bank

Closing Date

Monday 29 September 2025

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Blandford Grange, Blandford Forum

    Bank hours available

    £12.21 per hour

    Do you have an interest in hospitality and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

    If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team at our lovely nursing home, Blandford Grange.

    Based in the pretty Georgian riverside town of Blandford Forum, and only a stone’s throw from the bustling  seaside resorts of Weymouth, Bournemouth, and Bridport, Blandford Grange is a spacious home with large bedrooms and a real family atmosphere.

    What would a typical day look like?

    • Supporting the chef with meal preparation and delivery
    • Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times
    • Following good kitchen practices and basic food hygiene standards

    This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in working within a kitchen and experience is not essential as we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills, including progression to become a chef, along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

    In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Company Pension
    • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
    • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
    • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
    • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
    • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 in Food Production
    • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
    • Recognition and Long Service awards

     Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

    If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

  • About Blandford Grange

    Blandford Grange is a large spacious home located in the Georgian town of Blandford Forum. We’re proud of our varied and engaging activities and compassionate care centred by respect, dignity and choice.

    The atmosphere at the home is very relaxed and the staff here are down-to-earth and very approachable.

    To find out more about Blandford Grange follow this link