Kindness‑Driven Kitchen Assistant for Care Home

HC-One; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to support the health and wellbeing of residents. In this role, you will prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to kindness. Full training will be provided, along with a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultation service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes for kindness and long service

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen settings and a passion for helping others.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and obtain necessary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and ensure proper ingredient storage.
• Show new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen spotless.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to support the health and wellbeing of residents. In this role, you will prepare and serve nutritious meals while ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to kindness. Full training will be provided, along with a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional development.