About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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:
Fairlie House West Norwood Highfield House Purley Woodstown House Banstead
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.
Join Fairlie Healthcare and help us continue delivering Outstanding care through Outstanding people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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
Desirable
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Fairlie Healthcare Group
Address Highfield House
92 Higher Drive
Purley
Surrey
CR8 2HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://fairliehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)