At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with meal prep, kitchen cleaning, and dining room activities.
- Company: Join Somerset Care, a leading not-for-profit care provider in the South West.
- Benefits: Full training, enhanced pay for unsociable hours, and access to discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a caring attitude and team spirit.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 22000 £ per year.
Somerset Care is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit care provider across the South West. We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer. Here at Croft House, we recruit based on values – you do not need to have experience, as we provide all the training required!
Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values:
- Connecting with people
- Making a difference
- Doing the right thing
By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high‑quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers. Join our Croft House Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Williton.
Shift Pattern: Week 1: Off; Week 2: Saturday 9.30‑14.30 and Sunday 9.30‑14.30
What you’ll be doing:
- You will assist with meal preparation under supervision.
- You will clean the kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces, drainage systems, cupboards and storage areas as agreed with or directed by the Manager or Cook.
- You will carry out kitchen and dining room activities such as laying tables and clearing away as required.
- You will take proper care of all equipment and use cleaning chemicals as necessary in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
- You will use hygienic and appropriate waste disposal systems.
- You will use powered equipment following appropriate training including using a dishwasher, and will undertake tasks which require manual handling of loads.
- You will maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience of working within a kitchen setting.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, caring approach, reliability, ability to manage your own time, honesty and respect for confidentiality, clean and tidy appearance, ability to communicate clearly (to understand Service Users and make yourself clearly understood), approachable.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
- A positive, can‑do attitude and a genuine passion for people.
What you’ll get:
- Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications.
- Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays.
- Free DBS & uniform.
- Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts).
- Wagestream – access wages before payday.
- £350 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus (uncapped!).
Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk.
Kitchen Assistant (Croft House) employer: Somerset Care Group.
Somerset Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment at Croft House in Williton. With a strong emphasis on employee development through comprehensive training and funded qualifications, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers. Our commitment to values such as connection, care, and integrity ensures that every staff member feels valued and part of a compassionate community.
