BOWBURN MANOR
Kitchen Assistant
Every Great Kitchen Needs More Than Great Food. It Needs Great People.
Location: Bowburn Manor, Durham
Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available
Contract: Permanent (with every other weekend off)
Salary: Competitive
Help Us Serve More Than Just Meals
Bowburn Manor is an exciting new luxury care home preparing to open its doors in Durham.
As part of the St Mary's Care Group, we're creating a home where residents enjoy exceptional care, meaningful connections and memorable dining experiences.
We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our founding team and help create a kitchen culture built on teamwork, kindness and excellence.
Because when residents gather around the table, it's about much more than food.
It's about conversation.
Friendship.
Favourite family recipes.
Birthdays.
Celebrations.
Comfort.
And feeling at home.
The Role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be an important part of the catering team, helping ensure residents receive high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
You'll support the Chef, maintain excellent kitchen standards and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Every task you undertake, from food preparation to maintaining cleanliness, helps enhance the experience of our residents.
What You'll Do
Support Meal Preparation
Assist the Chef with preparing ingredients and meals that are nutritious, fresh and appealing.
Deliver Excellent Service
Help ensure meals are served efficiently and thoughtfully while respecting individual choices and dietary needs.
Keep Standards High
Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
Manage Deliveries and Stock
Receive deliveries, store food correctly and support effective stock rotation procedures.
Promote Food Safety
Operate safely and follow all food hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
Work as One Team
Support colleagues throughout the home and contribute to creating a positive and friendly environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within catering, hospitality or food preparation is desirable.
- A positive and hardworking attitude.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Good communication skills.
- An appreciation of high standards and attention to detail.
- A caring and respectful approach towards older people.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping others.
Why Join Bowburn Manor?
Be Here From The Beginning
Help shape the culture and success of a brand-new luxury care home.
Feel Proud of Your Contribution
Your work will directly impact residents' comfort, wellbeing and enjoyment.
Develop Your Skills
Benefit from training, support and development opportunities.
Join a Supportive Team
Work with colleagues who genuinely care about residents and each other.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Recognition and reward initiatives
Join Our Journey
At Bowburn Manor, we're building a home where people feel welcomed, valued and cared for.
If you're ready to play an important role in creating exceptional dining experiences and becoming part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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Kitchen Assistant in North East employer: St Mary's Care Homes
St Mary's Care Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the launch of a new dementia care service in Acomb, York. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we empower our team to deliver outstanding care while fostering personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in elderly care.
