Bank Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Location: Thimbleby Court, Glenholme Senior Living

Salary: £13.00 per hour*

Contract Type: Bank – flexible hours, as and when required

About Thimbleby Court & Glenholme Senior Living

Thimbleby Court is Glenholme Senior Living’s new, purpose-built care home, designed to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

At Glenholme Senior Living, we believe good food plays a vital role in wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life, and our kitchens are central to creating a true "home-from-home" experience for the people we support.

We are now looking for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team at Thimbleby Court, helping to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet individual dietary needs and reflect our commitment to excellence in care.

The Role

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant , you will work alongside the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to support the preparation and delivery of fresh, wholesome meals for residents, staff, and visitors.

This is a flexible role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a care environment and can provide cover as required.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is desirable
• A sound knowledge of:
• COSHH
• HACCP
• Environmental Health Standards and Regulations
• Safer Food Better Business
• Food allergies and dietary requirements
• Excellent timekeeping skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant at Thimbleby Court, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef with food preparation and service
• Assisting with the preparation of healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals using a home-cooked approach
• Ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and stored in a hygienic environment at all times
• Maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Supporting systems to control food portions and minimise waste
• Ensuring all kitchen practices adhere to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining a strong working knowledge of food safety, COSHH, HACCP, and allergen management
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas to a high standard
• Supporting a positive dining experience that reflects Glenholme Senior Living's values and standards of care

Why Join Glenholme Senior Living at Thimbleby Court?

• Be part of a new, modern care home from the start
• Flexible bank working to fit around your availability
• Supportive management and team environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to residents’ wellbeing through quality food

This is a bank position, providing flexible cover for sickness, holidays, and service needs. Working hours and days may vary.

Job Code: GHTCB

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

*Please note: The hourly rate does not include holiday compensation, which will be paid separately and shown on your payslip.