Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

Fornham House, Bury St Edmunds

12.21 per hour

20 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Do you have an interest in hospitality and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our kitchen team at our lovely care home, Fornham House.


Fornham House is a friendly, family orientated home providing residential and respite care. We have also refurbished our specialist dementia care wing. Situated in the picturesque village of Fornham St Martin, we operate an open person-centred service. We have a truly trusting relationship with our residents- everyone in the home feels like family.

What would a typical day look like?

Supporting the chef with meal preparation and delivery Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment at all times Following good kitchen practices and basic food hygiene standards

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in working within a kitchen and experience is not essential as we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills, including progression to become a chef, along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Company Pension 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay Refer a Friend scheme worth up to 1000 per person Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Level 2 in Food Production Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.


If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.