Bank Kitchen Assistant

Peoplebank; Stafford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Limewood Care Home in Stafford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the day shift under a bank contract. You will support the kitchen team in a specialist dementia and respite care setting, helping with food preparation and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

You will assist with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation, contribute to a positive dining experience for residents, and learn within a supportive Willinbrook Healthcare environment that values dignity,

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• A reliable, hardworking and positive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team within a specialist care setting.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Support with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation, ensuring areas are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and a positive dining experience for residents.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Organisational skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Kitchen experience

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Limewood Care Home

Contract: Bank

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 0

Limewood Care Home is a purpose built service in Stafford, providing specialist dementia, nursing and respite care for 59 residents. The home offers a structured and supportive environment for individuals with complex health needs, combining clinical expertise with a strong focus on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

• £12.71 per hour
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will assist with food preparation, maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure food safety procedures are followed at all times. Working as part of the team, you will help prepare meals that meet individual dietary needs, including modified or specialist diets where required.

You will also support with deliveries, storage and kitchen organisation, ensuring all areas are clean, safe and well maintained. Working in a structured environment, you will contribute to the smooth day to day running of the kitchen while supporting a positive dining experience for residents.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or food preparation role is desirable but not essential
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety practices
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment
• A reliable, hardworking and positive approach
• Willingness to learn and develop within a care environment

About us
Limewood Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.