Caring Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

MHA; Whitstable; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks and uniforms

Confidential counselling & support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction & development opportunities

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for Bradbury Grange care home in Whitstable. The role supports the Cook to prepare nutritious meals, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and ensure residents’ dietary needs are met. You will work 30 hours per week at £13.45 per hour, contributing to a high standard of care and well-being for residents.

Candidates should hold a basic food hygiene certificate and possess good communication skills. Training will be provided, and DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Experience in basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills are important.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A positive, flexible approach to work is valued.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and quality service expectation.
• Willingness to undertake training and development; DBS checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy in line with cleaning schedules and Food Safety Manual.
• Dispose of waste food safely and hygienically.
• Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning and washing-up materials are available.
• Assist with laundry tasks for kitchen linen.
• Follow COSHH, food hygiene, health & safety and infection prevention requirements.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Good communication & listening skills

Ability to follow instructions & prioritise tasks

Positive, flexible approach

Sensitivity to the needs of older people

Willingness to undertake training and development

Job description

MHA is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for Bradbury Grange care home in Whitstable. The role supports the Cook to prepare nutritious meals, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, and ensure residents’ dietary needs are met. You will work 30 hours per week at £13.45 per hour, contributing to a high standard of care and well-being for residents.

Candidates should hold a basic food hygiene certificate and possess good communication skills. Training will be provided, and DBS checks may be required.