Kitchen Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and hygiene in their catering team. The ideal candidate should be energetic and proactive, with the ability to handle responsibilities under pressure. Full training will be provided, and the role offers a competitive salary of £12.43 per hour. Join a recognized top care home group and contribute to excellent resident care.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and medically able to carry out duties.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and the catering team with all catering services.
• Prepare food and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations

Energetic and proactive attitude

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for flexible Kitchen Assistants to work within our Catering team. If you have a passion for catering we will support further training and qualifications.

Pay Range

£12.43 per hour plus benefits

Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
• Support cost‑effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing