Care Kitchen Assistant — Nourish Residents & Support Team

Methodist Home For the Aging Corporation; Attenborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension scheme & life assurance

Free DBS checks & uniforms

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Flexible options to buy/sell annual le

Blue Light Card & discounts

Induction & ongoing training

Long service awards

Job summary

The Herons care home in Toton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a fixed-term, part-time basis to support our catering team in Nottingham. You will help the Cook prepare meals, ensure safety and cleanliness, and support residents with nutritious, well-presented dishes.

We welcome dependable, caring team players who hold a basic food hygiene certificate; experience in food prep is a bonus. This role offers 35 hours per week, a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Previous experience in basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• The ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and a commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• A QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food prep, serving meals, washing up.
• Store crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy per schedules.
• Dispose of waste safely and hygienically.
• Ensure supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Communication skills

Listening skills

Follow instructions

Flexible approach

Education

QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The Herons care home in Toton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a fixed-term, part-time basis to support our catering team in Nottingham. You will help the Cook prepare meals, ensure safety and cleanliness, and support residents with nutritious, well-presented dishes.

We welcome dependable, caring team players who hold a basic food hygiene certificate; experience in food prep is a bonus. This role offers 35 hours per week, a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for training and development