Care Kitchen Assistant - Nutritious Meals & Team Growth

Hamberley-Care-Homes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamberley-Care-Homes, Cofton Park Manor in Birmingham, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-centred meals and upholding high dietary standards.

You will work with Chefs to plan, prepare and serve meals, ensure Food Hygiene standards are met, and help manage stock in a luxury care environment that values kindness and professional pride.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar catering role, preferably in a care environment.
• Commitment to customer care and delivering first-class service.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and desire to make a difference to residents.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexible team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs in planning and providing high-quality meals meeting residents' dietary needs.
• Prepare and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Ensure all food complies with Food Hygiene Standards and safe methods.
• Manage stocks and storage, with proper labeling and stock rotation.
• Maintain records such as fridge temperature checks to meet hygiene requirements.

Skills

Proven catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

COSHH awareness

Customer care

Empathy

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

Hamberley-Care-Homes, Cofton Park Manor in Birmingham, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in delivering nutritious, resident-centred meals and upholding high dietary standards.

You will work with Chefs to plan, prepare and serve meals, ensure Food Hygiene standards are met, and help manage stock in a luxury care environment that values kindness and professional pride.