Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

Kitchen Porter, Coppelia House - 36 hours per week, to include alternate weekends. £12.25, £12.50 per hour at weekends.

Love a good team hustle? Fancy being the unsung hero of mealtimes?

If you’ve ever taken pride in a job well done, enjoyed seeing things sparkle, or secretly love the rhythm of a busy kitchen, we want you. This isn’t about fame or glory - it’s about being the glue that keeps the kitchen (and our care home) running smoothly. Every plate you wash, every countertop you wipe, every perfectly timed meal - it all matters.

You’ll be part of a team that makes our home feel warm, welcoming, and well-fed. The residents notice the little things: a hot meal served on time, a clean and safe kitchen, the calm behind the chaos. And that’s where you come in. You’re the quiet force that makes it all possible…

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping the kitchen spotless, safe, and humming along like a well-oiled machine.
• Helping the cook with food prep and serving meals – timing is everything!
• Washing up, clearing down, and staying ahead of the next mealtime – think of it as a slightly competitive sport.
• Rotating stock in fridges, freezers, vegetable stores, and cupboards to help minimise waste (bonus points if you can make tins and packets look Instagram-worthy).
• Being a key part of a team that puts people first, with smiles, humour, and a sense of pride in every task.

Who you are:

• Reliable, hardworking, and proud of a job done properly.
• A team player who understands that care isn’t just what’s seen - it’s what’s felt.
• Happy to roll up your sleeves, whether it’s scrubbing, chopping, or keeping everything ticking along.
• Flexible, upbeat, and ready to dive into the hustle of a busy kitchen.
• No experience? No worries! Bring the right attitude, and we’ll show you the ropes.

We can offer you:?

• A supportive team who understands the power of what happens in the kitchen.?
• Fully paid training and plenty of career progression opportunities
• Induction programme with a dedicated mentor to help you feel supported and comfortable in your new role
• Free DBS check?and auto-enrolment pension
• The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time?
• Blue Light Card eligibility – discounts on retail, eating out, and more!
• Free meals provided when working long shifts???
• Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider; an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members; Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app and Refer a Friend scheme?(earn money for bringing your friends on board!)?

At the end of the day, you may be behind the scenes, but your work is felt everywhere - in every happy resident, every hot meal, and every satisfied smile. Join us, and make a difference in the heart of our home.