Caring Kitchen Assistant: Nourish Residents & Uphold Hygiene

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for residents in a care home. You’ll work as part of the kitchen and care team to meet dietary needs with dignity, while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

The role involves assisting with cooking, serving meals, stock control, and following safeguarding procedures. Excellent communication, time management and teamwork are essential, as are reliability, punctuality and a

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail in food handling.
• Basic food preparation skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals, snacks and beverages for residents.
• Follow menus and dietary requirements, including texture modified diets, allergens, religious and cultural needs.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served at appropriate temperatures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic food preparation

Reliability

Punctuality

Food safety knowledge

Job description

HealthJobs4U Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for residents in a care home. You’ll work as part of the kitchen and care team to meet dietary needs with dignity, while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

The role involves assisting with cooking, serving meals, stock control, and following safeguarding procedures. Excellent communication, time management and teamwork are essential, as are reliability, punctuality and a