Kitchen Porter - Exeter

About the role

What if your job wasn’t just about keeping a kitchen running… but about helping someone feel truly at home? At Peninsula Care Homes, we don’t believe moving into care should mean a smaller life. We believe it should mean a richer one - full of warmth, nourishment, and the small pleasures that make each day feel meaningful. And that only happens because of people like you. As a Kitchen Porter at Parkland House, you won’t just be supporting the kitchen team - you’ll be helping create moments of comfort, familiarity, and happiness for the people who live with us. We call it our Rich Life Framework - but really, it’s a promise: that every person who lives with us deserves a home where they feel safe, respected and valued - and food plays a huge part in that. We start with one simple question: “What helps this person feel most at home?” And as a team, we make it happen. Sometimes it’s ensuring their favourite mug is always clean and ready. Sometimes it’s helping the chef prepare a meal that carries a cherished memory. Sometimes it’s the dignity of a dining room that feels calm, clean and welcoming. As needs change, we adapt - not to limit life, but to make every mealtime easier, safer and more enjoyable. And at the end of each shift, we hope you’ll be able to ask yourself: “Did I help someone feel more at home today?” If that question matters to you - you’ll belong here. Our CARE values (Committed. Ambitious. Responsible. Embracing) are not just words. They shape how we treat residents, families, and each other. You’ll be part of a team that supports one another, celebrates small victories, and takes pride in making a real difference. What we offer: A role where you’ll see the difference you make every single day. Fully paid training plus excellent opportunities to grow and progress. A caring induction with your own mentor to help you settle in confidently. Free DBS check and auto-enrolment into our pension scheme. Flex Earn - see and access your earned wages before payday. Eligibility for the Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across shops, restaurants and more. Free meals when you’re working long shifts. Access to a Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider, an external confidential helpline for you and your family, the ‘Whycare?’ app, and a Refer a Friend scheme (earning you money for bringing your friends on board) This isn’t just kitchen work. It’s care with purpose - care that makes every meal a moment of comfort and connection. If you’re kind, thoughtful, and want to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about joining our team, please contact: HR@peninsulacarehomes.co.uk

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