Care Kitchen Assistant – Resident Meals & Wellbeing

MHA; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Strong pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and support services

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Induction and development programmes

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the Berwick Grange kitchen in Harrogate. You will assist the Cook with meal preparation, serve meals, and help keep the kitchen clean and safe for residents.

This full-time role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Training, development, and adherence to care standards are part of the job, with a strong emphasis on resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic food hygiene certificate

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy according to schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection control requirements.

Skills

Basic communication

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Following instructions

Flexibility

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to join the Berwick Grange kitchen in Harrogate. You will assist the Cook with meal preparation, serve meals, and help keep the kitchen clean and safe for residents.

This full-time role requires a basic food hygiene certificate and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Training, development, and adherence to care standards are part of the job, with a strong emphasis on resident wellbeing.