Kitchen Assistant

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.

Joining us at Dorking Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues :

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform

Free onsite parking available

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply

Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing servicesWhat you'll be doing

Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents

Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements

To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used

Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place

To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checksCould you be part of our team?

About You :

Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.

Committed to customer care and first-class service provision

Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations

Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differentlyIf this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Dorking's most stunning care home

Dorking Manor is a luxurious care home in Dorking, Surrey, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it