Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper

Prepare sandwiches, soups and evening meals that are nutritious, varied and beautifully presented

Support the Chef with meal preparation and cooking

Help plan menus and contribute ideas for new dishes

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness

Ensure dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements are always met

Take pride in delivering an excellent dining experience for our residents

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Fairlie House West Norwood

No Recruitment Agencies Please

Join an Outstanding Care Provider

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and making a real difference every day?

At Fairlie Healthcare Group, we don't just provide carewe enrich lives. Since 1999, we've been delivering exceptional specialist care for adults with neurological conditions, tracheostomies and ventilator support.

Our three purpose-built homes

Learn more about us: Outstanding Care Homes for the Highly Dependant Fairlie Healthcare

The Opportunity

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly catering team.

Good nutrition plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of our residents, and you'll play an important part in ensuring every meal is prepared and served to the highest standard.

If you enjoy working in a supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will

Assist with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper

Prepare sandwiches, soups and evening meals that are nutritious, varied and beautifully presented

Support the Chef with meal preparation and cooking

Help plan menus and contribute ideas for new dishes

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and cleanliness

Ensure dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements are always met

Take pride in delivering an excellent dining experience for our residents

What We're Looking For

You'll be successful if you have

Full Right to Work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and cannot accept Student Visa or Skilled Worker Visa applicants)

Previous Kitchen Assistant experience (preferred but not essential)

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Good organisation and time management

A flexible and positive attitude

Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices

Why Join Fairlie Healthcare?

We believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our residents.

We offer

Paid breaks

Free meals whilst on shift

Free staff minibus service at the start and end of your shift

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training, development and ongoing support

The opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading specialist care providers

Our Commitment to Equality

Fairlie Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.

Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.

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