Care Home Kitchen Assistant — Values-Driven Team, Meals on Shift

Avenue House Nursing And Care Home; Easton Maudit; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top quartile salaries & annual payRise

28 days annual leave

Nest Pension 3% matched

Bonusly points

Training funded up to £500

Refer a friend bonus

Meals £1 per course on shift

Shift incentives

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully expensed DBS check

Job summary

Avenue House Nursing and Care Home in Rushden is hiring a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals, keeping the kitchen clean, and following safety and hygiene rules. It supports residents with dignity and meals on shift.

We offer incentives, training funding, DBS checked, and a positive, values-led environment. Permanent contracts available for full-time or part-time hours, with shift patterns including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in care setting preferred.
• Willing to progress with NVQ Level 2 in relevant qualification.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents.
• Wash and clean kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.
• Support residents' dignity and independence in dining.

Skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Time management

Good communication

Positive attitude

Willing to learn NVQ

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (preferred)

Job description

Avenue House Nursing and Care Home in Rushden is hiring a Kitchen Assistant. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals, keeping the kitchen clean, and following safety and hygiene rules. It supports residents with dignity and meals on shift.

We offer incentives, training funding, DBS checked, and a positive, values-led environment. Permanent contracts available for full-time or part-time hours, with shift patterns including weekends.