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.