Care Kitchen Assistant - Flexible, Compassionate Dining

Akari Care Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5%

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Training and development

Personal development plans

Engaging community environment

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant in Wakefield to help deliver high-quality meals for residents in a care home setting. You will work closely with the Cook and catering team, handling menu planning, food preparation, plating, and service, while respecting residents' individual dietary and cultural needs and maintaining hygiene standards and compassionate, person-centred care.

The role offers training, uniform provided, DBS costs paid, 28 days annual leave, flexible

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care home environment.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience required.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Cook and catering team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Create menus, plate up meals, arrange trollies and serve residents.
• Ensure mealtimes run smoothly and residents receive personalised service.
• Respect residents' religious and cultural needs when planning meals.

Skills

Care sector experience

Kitchen and food prep

Customer-focused

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant in Wakefield to help deliver high-quality meals for residents in a care home setting. You will work closely with the Cook and catering team, handling menu planning, food preparation, plating, and service, while respecting residents' individual dietary and cultural needs and maintaining hygiene standards and compassionate, person-centred care.

The role offers training, uniform provided, DBS costs paid, 28 days annual leave, flexible