Bank Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Location: Glenholme Thimbleby Court, Horncastle LN9 5RA
Pay Rate: £12.30 per hour

As a Kitchen Assistant at Glenholme Thimbleby Court, you will play a key role in supporting our Chef with all delegated kitchen duties. You’ll help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy at all times.

• Wash and sanitise all kitchen equipment thoroughly.

• Ensure the best economic use of all food and materials provided.

• Report any defects, damages, or breakages promptly to the Chef or Assistant Cook.

• Assist with day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparing vegetables, sandwiches, and light meals.

• Clean the kitchen and ancillary rooms thoroughly according to the cleaning schedule.

• Support colleagues in other areas of the home when required.

• Maintain a clean, ironed, and professional uniform at all times.

About Glenholme Thimbleby Court

Located in the beautiful market town of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Glenholme Thimbleby Court is a warm and welcoming care home providing high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care.

Our home offers a calm, friendly, and stimulating environment where residents are supported to live full and meaningful lives. We take pride in delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

As part of the Glenholme Healthcare Group, Thimbleby Court upholds the organisation’s values of compassion, respect, and excellence — providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme and 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Additional day off for your birthday and holiday increases with length of service*

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn a £250 bonus for each successful referral*

• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday

• Life Insurance cover of £10,000*

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Blue Light Card reimbursement*

At Glenholme, we believe in creating an environment where both residents and staff can thrive. We are proud to foster a culture of respect, dignity, and equality, with a strong focus on inclusion and personal development.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Code: GHWEN2

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.