Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time
Retirement Villages Group Ltd
Part‑time kitchen assistant supporting food prep, cleaning and service (10 hrs/week)
20 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Part Time
Woking, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Design
Project Management
Consulting
Architecture
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Retirement Communities
Independent Living
Care Homes
Property Development
Healthcare
Community Living
Support Services
Role
What you would be doing
kitchen support
food hygiene
supply management
cleaning
food prep
meal service
- Provide support to the cook and wider kitchen team as needed.
- Help ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
- Organise and stock kitchen supplies.
- Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
- Wash, peel, and chop vegetables and fruits.
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents and visitors.
What you bring
food hygiene
dishwashing
physical stamina
teamwork
communication
detail oriented
- Friendly, compassionate, and comfortable interacting with residents and members of the public.
- Support with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanliness.
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and carry out manual tasks.
- Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
- Previous kitchen or food service experience is an advantage, but not essential.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail.
- Volunteering and wellbeing days.
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
- Birthday leave.
- 37.5 hours per week, guaranteed.
- A chance to work in brand-new, modern kitchen facilities.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee rewards schemes.
- Medicash health plan.
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Company
Overview
- Retirement Villages Group Ltd is a leading provider of retirement communities across the UK.
- Founded with the goal of offering a range of retirement living options, the company operates several premium, purpose-built villages.
- The company focuses on providing residents with high-quality housing options and a supportive community.
- Each development includes amenities and services tailored to enhance the quality of life for older adults.
- With a diverse portfolio of properties, Retirement Villages Group Ltd has expanded significantly in recent years.
- The company is known for creating vibrant, sustainable communities that cater to both independent and assisted living needs.
- In addition to residential services, the company provides a range of on-site facilities including healthcare services and leisure activities.
- Their developments are located in scenic areas, offering peaceful, safe environments for retirement living.
- Retirement Villages Group Ltd is committed to maintaining high standards in both design and care services.
400+
Dedicated Team
A vibrant team of over 400 friendly, open, and dedicated individuals led by Village Managers committed to fostering a strong community environment.
- Our values are our DNA. They are a positive statement of what we believe and how we do things to the best of our ability.
- Belief in aging well within a community enabling health, purposeful living, and respect for the planet.
- Hospitality-led service encouraging independence and a feeling of being ‘at home’, supported by vibrant and integrated communities.
- Enhancing life through healthy living, staying active, and providing a safety net of care.
- Offering customers choice and flexibility.
20%
biodiversity target
Achieves a 20% biodiversity net gain, exceeding the UK's requirement of 10%.
100%
green energy
All assets now using green-tariff energy.
£1.2M
retrofit investment
Invested £1.2 million in eight retrofit projects.
48%
energy reduction
Solar panels at Charters Village reduce energy use by 48%.
- Science Based Targets approved; net-zero operational carbon by 2030.
- New developments net-zero carbon from 2024.
- Supply-chain net-zero carbon target by 2034.
- Zero waste to landfill from operations by 2025.
- Biodiversity baseline: 287 units valued at £6.3 million across 11 communities.
- Support residents’ recycling via self-managed centres, water-butts, composting and eliminating single-use plastics.
14.2%
Gender Pay Gap
The company has reduced its gender pay gap from 18% to 14.2%, showing progress toward pay equity.
80%
Social Connection Target
Aiming for 80% of residents to report strong social connections by 2026, reflecting a commitment to community well-being.
10%
Volunteering Engagement
Targeting 10% of residents to participate in volunteering, fostering community contribution and social impact.
5%
Workforce Development
Aiming for 5% of the workforce to comprise apprentices, trainees, or graduates, investing in future talent and skills development.
- All employees are paid at least the Real Living Wage.
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