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Kitchen Assistant

Location

Olive House Residential Care Home

Salary & Benefits

Company Benefits Package

Vacancy Type

Full Time

Closing Date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

  • Kitchen Assistant

    Olive House, Newton Flotman

    £12.21 per hour

    31.5 hours per week

    9am - 6pm

     

    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 residential home, Olive House.

    Olive House provides residential and respite care to the elderly living in Norfolk. The home is purpose built with wide corridors and is well lit. The large rooms are filled with laughter and there is a genuine family feel among the residents and the long-standing care team.

    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.

  • Olive House is situated in the village of Newton Flotman in Norfolk, approximately eight miles south of Norwich. The Home has 45 bedrooms, a selection of lounges, dining rooms and well-kept gardens.

    The Staff here are focused on providing good quality, person-centred care, and we take time to really get to know residents and families.

    To find out more about Olive House follow this link