Care Kitchen Assistant - Competitive Pay & Benefits

Jasmine Healthcare; Misterton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top quartile salaries

28 days annual leave

Nest Pension Scheme

Bonusly points

Fully funded training

Refer a Friend bonus

Meal on shift for £1

Shift incentives

Employee assistance programme

Fully expensed DBS check

Job summary

Jasmine Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for South Moor Lodge Care Home in Walkeringham. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents, with duties including cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring health and food safety compliance.

We value a team player with good communication skills, willing to sign NVQ Level 2, and with prior care or residential setting experience. 3 days per week, 10:00–18:00, with alternative weekends.

Qualifications

• Live within 20 minutes of the Home.
• Willing to sign up to an NVQ Level 2 qualification.
• Team player with good communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time.
• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in residential or nursing home preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents.
• Assist in washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Acting in line with health & safety and food hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Good time management

Good written and oral communication

NVQ Level 2 commitment

Education

NVQLevel 2 qualification (preferred)

Level 2 or 3 qualification (preferred)

Job description

Jasmine Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for South Moor Lodge Care Home in Walkeringham. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals to residents, with duties including cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring health and food safety compliance.

We value a team player with good communication skills, willing to sign NVQ Level 2, and with prior care or residential setting experience. 3 days per week, 10:00–18:00, with alternative weekends.