Kitchen Assistant

2 weeks ago

Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom Care South Residential Full time £12,300 - £25,400 per year
About The Role

Join Our Caring Community at Kenwith Castle

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Kenwith Castle Residential Home, Bideford ( EX39 5BE)

Pay: £12.30 per hour

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Bank

Shift Pattern: 08:00 to including alternate weekends)

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people's lives? At Kenwith Castle , we're looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Team.

Who We're Looking For

You're a caring and reliable individual who enjoys being part of a busy, supportive team. While previous kitchen experience isn't essential, you're happy to take a hands-on approach and contribute wherever needed. You're flexible with your working hours and take pride in helping others-especially during mealtimes, where your support makes a real difference to our residents' daily lives.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Assisting the Chef team with basic preparation of fresh, nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks
  • Supporting residents during mealtimes to ensure a calm, enjoyable dining experience
  • Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining areas
  • Washing cooking equipment and crockery, and sanitising food preparation surfaces
  • Working flexibly as part of a friendly and collaborative kitchen team
Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don't just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do

Why You'll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
  • Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
  • Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
  • Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
  • Building genuine friendships with residents.
  • Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.
Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -
  • Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card.
  • Paid induction and training.
  • Employee referral bonus scheme.
  • Free DBS check.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • NMC pin fees paid by us.
  • Staff association.
  • Local staff reward programme
  • Onsite learning and development team.
  • Career progression.
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
What You Need to Know
  • You must be 18 years or older.
  • We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ready to Join Us?

If you're kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on

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