Job Advertisement: Bank Kitchen Assistant

Position: Kitchen Assistant (Bank)
Location: Forest Hill Care Home, Forest Hill Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0NZ
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Employment Type: Bank (Casual, Part-Time / Flexible Working - 0 hours to cover annual leave and sickness)
Shift: Days
Closing Date: 28 August 2026

About the Role

Are you a reliable, caring person looking for a flexible, part-time daytime role where you can help deliver first-class food, hospitality, and nutrition to residents?

As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Forest Hill Care Home, you will provide vital cover for planned or unplanned absences, helping to produce wholesome meals and create a fulfilling dining experience. Beyond the kitchen, you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with residents, building meaningful connections and enhancing their daily quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Kitchen Support: Assist in preparing and producing nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and safety.
Dining Experience: Contribute to a wonderful, person-centred dining experience that supports the health and wellbeing of residents.
Resident Engagement: Build positive relationships with residents, bringing warmth and care beyond the kitchen doors.
Flexibility: Work casual bank daytime hours on an as-needed basis to cover annual leave, sick leave, and rota gaps.

What We Are Looking For

Personality: Reliable, considerate, caring, and detail-oriented.
Experience: Formal qualifications are not essential; however, previous experience in a commercial or care catering setting is beneficial.
Approach: A flexible attitude towards work patterns and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate of £13.21 per hour.
True Flexibility: Casual, part-time bank hours that vary to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
Career Growth: Excellent learning and development opportunities with one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers—with potential pathways to permanent roles.
Hospitality Recognition: Opportunity to be part of an organisation that celebrates culinary excellence, including the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.