Care Home Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Training

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Widmerpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discounts platform

Tastecard discount

Nest pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in the United Kingdom to support daily food preparation, follow health and safety standards, and help maintain a spotless kitchen while assisting chefs with plating for residents.

This role requires the ability to work under pressure, excellent communication, and flexibility for shifts. Experience in a care home is desirable; training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Link between the main kitchen and our residents.
• Assist the chefs with plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
• Genuine interest in working in a care home environment.
• Committed and organised with a can-do attitude.
• Confident communicator with good verbal and written skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys.
• Ensure preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Support kitchen team with meal preparation and serving to residents.
• Act as the link between the main kitchen and residents.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen hygiene

Effective communication

Resident liaison

Flexibility

Job description

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in the United Kingdom to support daily food preparation, follow health and safety standards, and help maintain a spotless kitchen while assisting chefs with plating for residents.

This role requires the ability to work under pressure, excellent communication, and flexibility for shifts. Experience in a care home is desirable; training and development opportunities are provided.