Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team and support the delivery of high-quality dining experiences. We are driven by a clear purpose: to build real communities that enhance the lives of our residents every single day.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, supporting food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and helping deliver meals that residents look forward to. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work, and wants to contribute to a welcoming and supportive community.

If you’re looking for a role that offers stability, development, and the chance to make a positive difference every day, we’d love to welcome you to Inspired Villages.

The Role:

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering a full food service across breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes that are well prepared, attractively presented, and enjoyed by residents and guests
• Helping to set up the restaurant and service areas to ensure a smooth and efficient service
• Assisting with washing up, clearing and resetting tables, and replenishing condiments and service items
• Collecting food from the kitchen and supporting service delivery when required
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and restaurant areas

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Assistant or Kitchen Porter within a busy kitchen environment
• A good understanding of basic cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and food preparation procedures
• A genuine interest in food, with creativity and enthusiasm for preparation, nutrition, and presentation
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a team

The Benefits

• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary
• 33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours)
• Holiday Buying Scheme – Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days
• Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0
• 5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech
• Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career
• Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme

At Inspired Villages, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and help us create exceptional experiences for our residents and colleagues alike.

More purpose. More opportunity. More impact. If you're looking for a career where you can grow, contribute and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

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Documents

• Kitchen Assistant 2026.pdf (91.14 KB)