JOB DETAILS

Kitchen Assistant

CompanyHolmes Care Group
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 14, 2026
About The Company
Celebrating over 42 years in the care industry, Holmes Care Group is an award-winning family run care group, founded in 1982. Our 23 services across the UK provide care and support to over 1000 people. The Group started with one home and today employs over 1500 people. From our Head Office in Upminster, Essex we strive to ensure and oversee the best standards of care across our range of services. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of our residents and their families, our employees and local communities and, in turn provide outstanding care and support. As an organisation, we are thoughtful about our residents, their relatives and our employees. We act responsibly to ensure that we deliver high quality person-centred care.
About the Role

Kitchen Assistant

We are Holmes Care Group!

Weekly Hours: 29.25

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

  • Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements

  • SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)

  • Company pension scheme

  • Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)

  • Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500

  • Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider

  • Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

  • Discounted Health Club memberships

  • Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group

  • Additional on-going training and development opportunities

  • Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Kitchen Assistant look like?

Our Kitchen Assistants are invaluable to our services and you will play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen:

  • Cleaning and maintaining a tidy kitchen area (floors, cookers, fridges etc.)

  • Assisting with food and drink preparation at meal times

  • Washing and drying up, and loading/unloading the dishwasher

  • Preparing and replenishing the food/tea trollies

  • Assisting with stock taking and the storage of goods, including checking deliveries

  • Safely disposing of refuse/waste

Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen environment, but this is not essential as training and support will be given.

If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us via email recruitment@holmes-care.co.uk. Together we can make a difference.

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Key Skills
Kitchen cleaningFood preparationDrink preparationDishwashingStock takingStorage managementWaste disposalKitchen maintenance
Categories
Food & BeverageHealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Excellent pay ratesBank holiday enhancementsSSSC registration fees paidCompany pension schemeDisclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paidRefer a Friend SchemeBlue Light Card SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOccupational Health ProviderOnline retail discountsCash backDiscounted health club membershipsBespoke online and face to face trainingStaff appreciation weekNational care awards
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen environment and assisting with food and drink preparation during meal times. They also handle dishwashing, stock management, and the safe disposal of waste.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
244
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
30 hours
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