Care Home Kitchen Assistant - Fresh, Nutritious Meals Daily

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Quality-linked bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Team culture

Excellent training and professional发展

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus up to £750

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Dorking Manor Care Home. You will support the chefs in planning and providing meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary requirements, and help deliver balanced, tasty dishes in a luxurious care-home setting.

The role emphasises food hygiene, stock control, and accurate record-keeping for safety, with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering role, ideally in care environment.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene standards and safe working methods.
• Commitment to customer care and high service levels.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs in planning and provisioning high-quality meals meeting residents' dietary needs.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and safe methods of work are used.
• Manage stocks and stores with proper labeling and stock rotation.
• Maintain records such as fridge temperature checks to satisfy hygiene requirements.
• Demonstrate empathy and a passion for residents' wellbeing.
• Contribute to a true team culture with flexible, problem-solving approach.

Job description

Hamberley Care Homes is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for Dorking Manor Care Home. You will support the chefs in planning and providing meals that meet residents' nutritional and dietary requirements, and help deliver balanced, tasty dishes in a luxurious care-home setting.

The role emphasises food hygiene, stock control, and accurate record-keeping for safety, with opportunities for training and development within a supportive team culture.