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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Part Time Kitchen Assistant

Salary Range
£6 - £11
£0 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
East Dereham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Kitchen Assistant – Swanton Morley, Dereham – 14 hours per week

Up to £10.60 per hour

An opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking catering team at Lincoln House, you will be assisting the Head Chef in providing, managing, and developing a high-quality catering service to approximately 60 residents, plus guests and visitors of this wonderful care home.

Lincoln House is located in Swanton Morley Dereham and specialises in providing quality care and support to our residents in this 60 bed care home. Our assisted living facility is set in a beautiful location, nestled in landscaped gardens with a peaceful courtyard, with farmland views overlooking the Norfolk countryside.

Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant:

  • Assisting in the preparation, cooking and, attractive presentation of all meals.
  • Prepare simple meals i.e., vegetables and salad items for service. Prepare ancillary items for service such as bread, snacks and, soft drinks.
  • Provide regular interaction with residents to gain feedback regarding the service the catering team is providing.
  • Prepare and deliver beverage/food trolleys for the residents between meals.
  • Ensure the smooth transfer of supplies, goods and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Ensure the safe operation of all kitchen equipment in accordance with the appliance instructions and company policies and procedures.

Benefits and culture:

  • We live by our company values – we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.
  • A Rewarding role
  • Variety – no two days are the same!
  • Excellent employment benefits
  • Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
  • Long term career opportunities
  • Annual Leave 28 days
  • No DBS fees.
  • Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
  • Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Being part of an award-winning organisation

Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care has been delivering excellence in the delivery of care and support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without our compassionate, dedicated and, talented teams throughout our homes. As a rapidly growing business we’re always looking for passionate and committed individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 per week

Salary: £5.70-£10.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dereham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CMCLHKA001

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part Time Kitchen Assistant roles across Castlemeadow Care's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £6 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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