Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Main aims of the job
· To assist the Chef to provide Meals and Snacks to the residents
· To assist to keep the kitchen clean and tidy
· To be aware of the special diets that may be required
Reports to
· Head Chef, Senior Carer on Duty, Registered Manager, Provider
Key Responsibilities
· To help prepare/serve meals at the direction of the head chef
· 2 Days per week be the main cook on shift
· To prepare and present food at various IDDSI levels
· DESIREABLE: Experience of piping foods into representative shapes
· To load the dishwasher and/or wash-up by hand when required
· To assist to put away any supplies delivered to the Home
· To assist with catering/serving at special events and celebrations
Job Hours
- Alternate weekends off
- Shifts are either 7am to 2pm or 9am to 6pm
- 5 days across 7 days
- 40 hours per week
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged, and the range of duties required. However, it is not definitive and may be subject to periodic view.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you currently living local to Southampton?
Experience:
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Preparing IDDSI Framework 4 into moulded/piped shapes: 1 year (preferred)
- Residential / Nursing Home Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Clear and Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BH-23-05-KA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Badgers Holt Residential Care Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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