Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

The Old Vicarage, Leigh, Sherborne

12.21 per hour

36 hours per week. 8am - 8pm with alternate weekend working

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for a kitchen assistant to work at our residential home, The Old Vicarage in Leigh, Sherborne.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will be supporting the Head Chef/Chef with meal preparation and delivery, cleaning duties and maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in catering and we offer a full training programme to develop your skills further with career progression to become a chef.


Whether you are an experienced Kitchen Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills 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 Advanced Healthcare Practitioner

Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality

Recognition and Long Service awards

Set in the quiet and peaceful town of Sherborne, The Old Vicarage has a warm and friendly atmosphere. It's a home with real character.

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.


Terms and conditions apply.

The Old Vicarage is situated in the village of Sherborne, part of the Dorset countryside, set in secluded, beautifully landscaped gardens with stunning views. The Old Vicarage was founded by one of the local villagers and has been running as a country house for almost 40 years.


Our staff are dedicated to ensuring residents get the very best care, having won more than 30 national and regional awards over the last few years for its commitment to the highest quality of care for the elderly.


To find out more about The Old Vicarage follow this link