Bank Kitchen Assistant

Westgate Healthcare Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Bank Kitchen Assistant to join the team and support the catering for our elderly residents. You will help prepare and serve meals, ensure correct presentation and temperature, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Working closely with care staff, you will cater to residents' preferences while supporting hygiene standards and safe food handling. This bank role includes weekend enhancements and opportunities for development within a

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience in a care home or hotel/restaurant background is welcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team with a caring, positive attitude.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and present them to a high standard and at the correct temperature.
• Support in the kitchen with meal preparation.
• Work with care staff to accommodate residents’ meal preferences.
• Wash crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas in line with COSHH regulations.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with kitchen deliveries and inventory rotation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety

COSHH

Job description

Bank Kitchen Assistant

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our family. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

About the role

About the role:

• £12.71 per hour, plus50p p/h weekend enhancement

• Contract - Bank

• Serving meals, ensuring they are presented to a high standard and at the correct temperature

• Support in the Kitchen with the preparation of meals

• Work closely with care staff to accommodate residents’ individual meal preferences

• Assist in washing crockery, cutlery, cooking and serving utensils and kitchen equipment

• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with COSHH regulations

• Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are strictly followed

• Carry out any reasonable request or instruction from the Home Manager or Head Chef

• Accept and process kitchen deliveries, ensuring correct storage and inventory rotation

  Why work at Westgate?

  • Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on weekends

  • Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+

  • Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops

  • Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)

  • Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!

  • Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events

  • Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications

  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

  • Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience of working in a similar position is essential to be successful
• Previous experience in a care home environment is ideal, however candidates with a hotel/restaurant background are also encouraged to apply
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team, a caring nature and a positive attitude
• An understanding of Health and Safety, Infection Control and COSHH