Caring Kitchen Assistant for Elderly Meal Services

Akari-Care; Forest Hall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension

DBS paid

Uniform provided

28 days leave

Training & development

Personal development

Career growth

Community environment

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant to support the in-house catering team in our elderly care home in the United Kingdom. You will assist with preparing meals, plating up, ensuring residents receive a personalised service, and liaising with the Cook to run kitchen operations smoothly.

We value a caring, adaptable individual with basic Food Hygiene knowledge who can work under pressure while respecting diverse cultures and dietary needs; DBS clearance is supported and training

Qualifications

• Experience in similar care home kitchen environment.
• Kitchen and food preparation experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Care-focused approach with personalised service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning and food preparation with the catering team.
• Plating up meals and arranging trollies for service.
• Ensure residents receive a personalised, respectful meal experience.
• Support with kitchen operations and liaise with the Cook to maintain smooth service.

Skills

Food preparation

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a Kitchen / Catering Assistant to support the in-house catering team in our elderly care home in the United Kingdom. You will assist with preparing meals, plating up, ensuring residents receive a personalised service, and liaising with the Cook to run kitchen operations smoothly.

We value a caring, adaptable individual with basic Food Hygiene knowledge who can work under pressure while respecting diverse cultures and dietary needs; DBS clearance is supported and training