Contract: Full Time

Salary: £12.21 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 35

Valerian Court is a newly-built care home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, providing exceptional Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 70 residents.

We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 35 hours per week
• Paid breaks
• Pension, paid DBS, and uniform provided
• Onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Your Role
As a Kitchen Assistant at Valerian Court, you will play an essential role in preparing meals, maintaining a hygienic and organised kitchen, and supporting the smooth operation of our dining service. You will help ensure that residents enjoy nutritious, well-presented meals in a safe and pleasant environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Reliability and a positive, professional attitude
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is desirable but not essential

About Us
Valerian Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.