Care Home Kitchen Assistant - Fresh Meals & Hygienic Prep

TLC Care; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Free meals

Uniform provided

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

TLC Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team. You will support cooking, meal service and food preparation for residents, under the guidance of the Chef Manager.

The role emphasizes hygiene, teamwork and a genuine interest in care environments. We offer a supportive, values-led workplace with free meals, uniform and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Genuine interest of working within a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals and drinks.
• Prepare vegetables and beverages for residents as required by the Chef Manager
• Prepare food trolleys for the meals
• Provide assistance with plating meals when required.
• Assist with the preparation of puree food.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Team player

Customer care

Job description

TLC Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home team. You will support cooking, meal service and food preparation for residents, under the guidance of the Chef Manager.

The role emphasizes hygiene, teamwork and a genuine interest in care environments. We offer a supportive, values-led workplace with free meals, uniform and opportunities for development.