Caring Kitchen Assistant (Relief) - Meals & Wellbeing

MHA; Frodsham; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Staff discounts and wellbeing support

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

MHA’s Chapel Fields care home in Frodsham is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the chef, serve meals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will help with washing, storage of crockery, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate, good communication, and a practical, flexible approach. Training will be provided, and DBS checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• A basic food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Previous experience of basic food preparation is desirable.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• Sensitivity to needs of older people and commitment to quality service.
• QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Listening skills

Ability to follow instructions

Prioritisation

Positive, flexible approach

Sensitivity to older people

Willingness to undertake training

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Experience in basic food preparation (desirable)

Job description

MHA’s Chapel Fields care home in Frodsham is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant (Relief) to support the chef, serve meals and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. You will help with washing, storage of crockery, and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The role requires a basic food hygiene certificate, good communication, and a practical, flexible approach. Training will be provided, and DBS checks are part of the process.