Kitchen Assistant and Hostess

20 hours ago


Thetford, United Kingdom Stow Healthcare Full time

**Job Title**: Kitchen Assistant & Hostess

**Location**: Ford Place, Thetford
**Hours**: 27 hrs a week, 9am to 6pm, available to work alternate weekends

**About the Role**

As part of our catering team, you play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the home and delivering an exceptional dining experience for our residents. Supported by our chef, you will help prepare high-quality meals tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs, while maintaining a spotless kitchen environment and completing tasks to the highest standard.

In addition to your kitchen responsibilities, you will work as a Hostess, bringing warmth and personal attention to mealtimes throughout the home. This dual role combines practical skills with a caring, people-focused approach.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Kitchen Assistant Duties**:

- Assist the chef in preparing and serving meals to residents.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen at all times.
- Complete scheduled tasks and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Prepare simple meals under the guidance of the chef.

**Hostess Duties**:

- Provide a warm welcome to residents and visitors, creating a friendly and comforting atmosphere.
- Encourage social engagement during mealtimes to reduce isolation.
- Offer personalized service, accommodating dietary preferences and ensuring residents feel valued.
- Assist with table settings and meal presentation to enhance the dining experience.
- Support residents with menus, seating, and mealtime assistance, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Collect feedback on meals and service to help improve quality.

**Skills & Experience**

- Previous experience in a kitchen environment is desirable but not essential—full training will be provided.
- Flexibility, patience, and a caring attitude.
- A genuine ‘people person’ who enjoys interacting with others.
- Ability to work alternate weekends.
- Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship for this role).

**About Us**

- A company with a family feel, delivering award-winning care across Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
- Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care.
- 100% of our homes are rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

**What We Offer**

- Full training and ongoing development.
- Paid DBS check.
- Lunch provided while on shift.
- Free uniform.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Mental Health First Aiders on site.
- Nest pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career progression.

**About Ford Place**:
**An industry leading private nursing facility**

The beautiful Ford Place is a high-quality care home, owned and operated by the Stow Healthcare Group. We pride ourselves on providing premium residential and nursing care in a stunning Grade II Listed mansion. Our values and desire for excellence enable us to offer a service that is unrivalled.

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