Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Shipdham Manor, Shipdham Dereham

£11.44 per hour 

2:30pm - 6:30pm over a 4 week Rota.

week 1 Saturday and Sunday, week 2 Saturday, week 3 Saturday and Sunday and week 4 off

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a kitchen assistant to work at our care home, Shipdham Manor in Shipdham, Dereham. 

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be supporting the Head Chef/Chef with meal preparation and delivery, cleaning duties and maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen.  This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in catering and we offer a full training programme to develop your skills further with career progression to become a chef.

Whether you are an experienced Kitchen Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills 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 Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Shipdham Manor provides residential and respite care to elderly people living in Norfolk. The home is very friendly and the staff work hard to meet the individual needs of every resident – many assuming a variety of roles. The general environment and space provided are excellent. Staff abide by the motto, “care comes first no matter what.”

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.