Kitchen Assistant - Brighstone Grange
Brighstone , Isle of Wight
Join a team that feels like family
Helping with meals, keeping things clean
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help us make sure every meal is clean, safe and served with a smile.
You’ll work closely with the Chef and the care team in our care home. Some days you’ll help with food. Other days, you’ll be clearing up or chatting with residents. No experience needed — just a kind heart and a good work ethic.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re a family-run company, and we’ll treat you like family too.
Friendly team who help each other
Your work really matters every day
Full training and support given
Paid breaks and free uniform forever
Fair hours and a rota that works
What Your Day Could Look Like
You’ll work different days on a rota, including some weekends.
Each day, you’ll help out in the kitchen. You might prep food, wash up, or help serve meals.
Wash dishes and clean the kitchen
Help the chef prep breakfast or veg
Collect meal choices from residents
Help serve food to the right people
Keep food safety forms filled in
Cover shifts when other staff are off
What We’d Love You to Bring
You don’t need experience. We’ll show you how to do the job.
Happy to help with hands-on jobs
Can follow simple instructions well
Able to work on your own and in a team
Kind and polite with older people
Willing to learn food safety rules
Turn up on time and ready to work
What Makes Island Healthcare Different
We’re a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we’d want for our own families.
For over 20 years, we’ve been part of life on the Island. We’ve built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That’s why many of our team stay for years. They feel respected and proud of the work they do.
Our homes feel like just that — homes. They’re welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.
So if you want to do real work that matters, with people who truly care — we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working here
About the Company
Island Healthcare is a family-run business that has been providing high-quality care to residents of the Isle of Wight since 2003. We currently operate six care homes and a domiciliary care service, serving 160 people. Island Healthcare is passionate about our residents and put them at the heart of everything we do. Our services are designed to meet people's needs and aspirations, including support for medication, personal care, social activity, and convalescence.
We believe in getting to know each resident on a personal level and keeping families connected. Island Healthcare's Hub initiative provides bespoke domiciliary care services and supports the health and well-being of local people. We also provide a daycare service from their homes, providing social activity as well as opportunities to visit the hairdresser, or chiropodist, or take a bath or shower.
The company believes that care should be more than just a necessity; it should be an experience that enriches lives and brings joy.
