Kitchen Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Thetford
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food Preparation Kitchen Hygiene Teamwork Time Management Flexibility Patience Caring Attitude Basic Cooking

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] – Thetford | Part-time | Entry-level | Closing date: 2026-05-29

Job Description

As part of our catering team, you are fundamental to the smooth running of the home every day for our residents. Supported by a chef, you will ensure that high-quality meals are prepared according to taste and need. You will take pride in keeping your kitchen environment spotless, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard.

  • Always supported by a chef
  • Mix of shift of 10am to 3pm and 8.30am to 7pm, available alternate weekends

Skills Required

To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you will benefit from having some previous experience working in a kitchen environment, but consideration will also be given to an enthusiastic candidate who wants to start in a catering environment for the first time. You will feel at home in keeping the kitchen tidy, completing scheduled tasks and supporting your catering colleagues. You will be happy to prepare simple meals with support from the chef.

  • Full training can be provided if you do not have experience
  • Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'

Benefits of Working for [Employer hidden]

  • Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
  • Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
  • Top Care employer
  • Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain or add to qualifications (L2, L3)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Contracted hours giving you security
  • Free Uniform
  • Free Wifi
  • Free DBS Check (Ts and Cs apply)
  • Free staff meal
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Annual Stow Awards Ceremony

About [Employer hidden]

A national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. 100% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by the care regulators.

The beautiful Ford Place is a high-quality care home, owned and operated by the [Employer hidden] Group. We pride ourselves on providing premium residential and nursing care in a stunning Grade II Listed mansion.

Location & Shift

Location: Thetford | Shift Type: Dayshift

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