Care Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Nellsar Limited; Deal; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & paid training hours

Enhanced Bank Holidays pay

Flexible hours to fit availability

Pension

Refer a Friend£1000

DBS paid for by the company

Induction programme

Funding for qualifications via Apprent

5.6 weeks annual leave

Supportive team

Uniforms

Employee support helpline

Job summary

Nellsar Limited, St Winifreds Care Home, Deal, Kent, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is 32.5 contracted hours per week, with some weekend work, at an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will help prepare meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and assist in serving residents with a caring, patient approach. You will work closely with the Head Chef and care staff to ensure nutritious, well-presented meals while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Preparing all foodstuff, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Assisting and executing kitchen duties including cleaning schedules.
• Assisting in preparation and serving of all meals in a timely manner.
• Liaising with care staff and residents in a polite, person-centred way.
• Understanding health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals as directed by the Head Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
• Assist in serving meals and ensuring timeliness.
• Coordinate with care staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Food prep

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Nellsar Limited, St Winifreds Care Home, Deal, Kent, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our supportive team. This role is 32.5 contracted hours per week, with some weekend work, at an hourly rate of £13.00.

You will help prepare meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and assist in serving residents with a caring, patient approach. You will work closely with the Head Chef and care staff to ensure nutritious, well-presented meals while upholding health and safety standards.