Allegra Care
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant at Allegra Care, based in Fordingbridge, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Fordingbridge, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Kitchen Porter
Reference 639522443602105766
About the role
Kitchen Assistant
Fordingbridge Nursing Home Hampshire
13.20 per hour. 30 Hours per Week. Permanent Role
Looking for a rewarding role in a beautiful care home environment
At Fordingbridge Nursing Home part of the Allegra Care Group were proud to provide a warm household-style model of care where residents feel truly at home. Mealtimes are a key part of daily life bringing people together and creating moments of comfort enjoyment and connection.
Were looking for a friendly enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our supportive kitchen team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our residents.
Whether youre already working in hospitality catering or care or simply looking for a role where your work has real purpose wed love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Assistant youll play an important part in ensuring our residents enjoy nutritious well-presented meals in a welcoming environment.
Youll be supporting our chefs and kitchen team with:
- Food preparation and basic kitchen duties
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Washing up and keeping work areas organised
- Assisting with meal service
- Helping ensure residents enjoy an excellent dining experience every day
- Supporting the kitchen team in delivering safe high-quality catering services
Hours
- 30 hours per week
- One weekday shift
- Every Saturday and Sunday
- Permanent position
Why Join Allegra Care
Healthcare is one of the UKs fastest-growing sectors offering long-term career opportunities and greater stability than many traditional hospitality roles.
Unlike many restaurant pub and hotel positions care home catering often provides a more predictable and family-friendly working environment while still allowing you to utilise and develop your hospitality skills.
What We Offer
- 13.20 per hour
- Permanent 30-hour contract
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing care group
- The chance to build a rewarding career in the healthcare sector
- A beautiful working environment with modern facilities
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents lives every day
What Were Looking For
Wed love to hear from candidates who are:
- Positive reliable and hardworking
- Passionate about delivering excellent service
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Organised and able to maintain high standards of cleanliness
- Keen to learn and develop their career
Previous kitchen catering hospitality or care home experience would be beneficial but a great attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
Join Our Team
If youre looking for a role where youll be valued supported and given opportunities to develop your career Fordingbridge Nursing Home could be the perfect fit.
Apply today and become part of the Allegra Care family.
Reference: IND123
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 13 - 13
Reference: 639522443602105766 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Allegra Care
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