Caring Kitchen Assistant – Resident Dining & Support

Athena Care Homes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary, plus enhancements

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Ashlynn Grange Care Home in Peterborough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and deliver high‑quality dining for residents. You will assist with meal service, keep areas clean and stocked, and respond to dietary needs with care and attention.

The role is a zero hours contract, paying £12.71 per hour, with a thorough induction, holiday entitlement, and benefits including a Blue Light Card and a refer a friend scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a kitchen environment, or have a catering background, ideally within a care environment but this is not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Hygiene is desirable.
• Reliable with excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to ensure the catering services and residential dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.
• Assist the Head Chef with meal service to the residents, ensuring the meals cater for the resident’s dietary requirements and the areas are clean and stocked appropriately.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
• Ensure Health & Safety within the services team, residents and visitors meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual and Health and Safety Manual.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashlynn Grange Care Home in Peterborough is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and deliver high‑quality dining for residents. You will assist with meal service, keep areas clean and stocked, and respond to dietary needs with care and attention.

The role is a zero hours contract, paying £12.71 per hour, with a thorough induction, holiday entitlement, and benefits including a Blue Light Card and a refer a friend scheme.