Kitchen Assistant, Ringwood

St Ives Country House Role: Kitchen Assistant

Location: St Ives House, Ashley Heath, BH24 2EE

Pay: £12.85 per hour

Hours: Full‑time and part‑time hours available, including alternate weekend working

Shift Pattern: 07:30 – 19:30

Who are we looking for and what you’ll bring to the role

• Someone who is happy and confident working within a busy, fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a care or catering setting is helpful but not essential.
• Someone with the ability to support our residents during mealtimes.
• A caring and respectful attitude towards our residents and the ability to support them during mealtimes.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Chef and kitchen team with the basic preparation of fresh and nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks for our residents, ensuring that their dietary needs are met.
• Following all food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Supporting residents to enjoy their dining experience with every meal.
• Ensuring kitchen and dining room areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Washing cooking appliances and crockery, sanitising all food preparation areas.

What You Need To Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Your Rewards And Benefits

• Online/retail discounts via Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme.
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.