Caring Kitchen Assistant for Elderly Care Home

MHA; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Strong pension

Life assurance

DBS checks

Counselling support

Annual leave buy/sell

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook, help prepare and serve meals, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety standards.

We value care, respect and dignity, offer a 40-hour week, a competitive hourly rate, and training to develop your skills while supporting residents’ health and wellbeing. You will join a friendly, supportive team at MHA with opportunities for progression and involvement in award-winning care.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene certificate (essential).
• Previous experience of basic food preparation (desirable).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Positive, flexible approach to work.
• Sensitivity to needs of older people and commitment to quality service.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook with food preparation, serving meals, washing up and storing crockery and utensils safely.
• Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and tidy according to schedules and the 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 prevention requirements.
• Respect residents’ privacy, dignity and choice.
• Attend training, supervision, appraisals and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook, help prepare and serve meals, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with food safety standards.

We value care, respect and dignity, offer a 40-hour week, a competitive hourly rate, and training to develop your skills while supporting residents’ health and wellbeing. You will join a friendly, supportive team at MHA with opportunities for progression and involvement in award-winning care.