Kitchen Assistant

As part of our catering team, you are fundamental to the smooth running of the home every day for our residents. Supported by a chef, you will ensure that high-quality meals are prepared according to taste and need. You will take pride in keeping your kitchen environment spotless, ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard.

• Available alternate weekends
• 10am to 6pm
• £12.71 to £13.01 dep on experience

The skills you’ll need

To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you will benefit from having some previous experience working in a kitchen environment, but consideration will also be given to an enthusiastic candidate who wants to start in a catering environment for the first time. You will feel at home in keeping the kitchen tidy, completing scheduled tasks and supporting your catering colleagues. You will be happy to prepare simple meals .

• Full training can be provided if you do not have experience
• Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'

About Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park is the newest addition to Stow Healthcare. We’re currently refurbishing the home with real care and attention – creating warm, welcoming spaces that feel comfortable, calm and truly homely for everyone who lives and works here.

It’s a lovely time to join us as we welcome new residents into beautifully refreshed rooms and continue to grow a close-knit, supportive team. Right now we’re home to a small group of settled residents, so you’ll have the chance to get to know people properly and help shape the everyday routines that make Magnolia Park special.

We’re proud to be a friendly, caring team across every department, and we support one another to make each day run smoothly. If you’re someone who brings warmth, reliability and pride in your work, we’d love to welcome you to Magnolia Park’s next chapter

About Us

• A national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.

The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare

• Retail and food discounts - Blue Light Card
• Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
• Top Care employer
• Company pension scheme
• Contracted hours giving you security
• Free Uniform
• Free Wifi
• Free DBS (Ts and Cs apply)
• Free staff meal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer Recognition Scheme
• Annual Stow Awards Ceremony