Care Kitchen Aide: Fresh Meals & Resident Support

Excelcare; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction programme

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Apprenticeship funding

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Glennfield Care Home in Wisbech, Cambridge. You will assist the Chef, prepare nutritious meals, and help create a positive dining experience for residents.

Flexible hours are available across 8am–1:30pm, 10am–7pm, or 4pm–7pm, with duties including maintaining hygiene and following dietary plans. DBS may be provided; 28 days holiday and other benefits offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a catering environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Passion for fresh, tasty, homemade food.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals for residents.
• Follow scheduled meal plans and dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene standards in kitchen areas.
• Support residents at mealtimes and create positive dining experiences.
• Check kitchen equipment and report faults to the Chef.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards, COSHH, safe moving and handling, and cross‑infection control.

Skills

Experience cooking for large numbers

Fresh, tasty, homemade food

Interpersonal skills

Team-based environment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in catering and hospitality

Job description

Excelcare is seeking a Bank Kitchen Assistant at Glennfield Care Home in Wisbech, Cambridge. You will assist the Chef, prepare nutritious meals, and help create a positive dining experience for residents.

Flexible hours are available across 8am–1:30pm, 10am–7pm, or 4pm–7pm, with duties including maintaining hygiene and following dietary plans. DBS may be provided; 28 days holiday and other benefits offered.