Care Kitchen Assistant – Dining & Front‑of‑House

AWD online; Reading; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension up to 8%

Benefits allowance £300

Job summary

AWD online in Reading is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, meal service and resident care in an Extra Care dining environment. You will help with kitchen cleanliness, stock rotation and front-of-house service, working closely with the Chef Manager to deliver high-quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for residents.

This part-time, permanent role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am–1:30pm.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen and catering environment.
• Able to engage with elderly residents and families with care.
• Good awareness of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Confident using online training and basic systems.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• Cooking experience and Extra Care knowledge beneficial.
• GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) desirable.
• A positive, caring and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and meal service for residents.
• Check resident profiles for allergies, preferences and IDDSI ratings.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and storerooms/equipment areas.
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and stock checks.
• Carry out health and safety and food hygiene checks.
• Support inspections, audits and reporting requirements.
• Provide front-of-house service in the restaurant environment.
• Act up as Chef when required after induction and training.
• Complete and keep up with mandatory training.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Elderly care communication

Food hygiene

Basic computer skills

Reliability and teamwork

Cooking experience

GCSE Maths/English

Positive caring attitude

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

AWD online in Reading is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, meal service and resident care in an Extra Care dining environment. You will help with kitchen cleanliness, stock rotation and front-of-house service, working closely with the Chef Manager to deliver high-quality meals and a welcoming dining experience for residents.

This part-time, permanent role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:30am–1:30pm.