Compassionate Care Home Kitchen Assistant

Mariposa & Papillon Care; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Training & development

Annual pay reviews

Private health care

Job summary

Mariposa & Papillon Care is hiring an Assistant Chef at St Lukes Care Home in Pudsey. You will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents, accommodating dietary needs and maintaining high kitchen standards under the Head Chef.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will check deliveries, manage stock records, and ensure cleanliness and food safety across kitchen and dining areas. A Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent is preferred, with a commitment to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home kitchen preferred.
• Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or commitment to training.
• Good standard of English and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents.
• Maintain accurate records and order food supplies.
• Check deliveries and ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Support stock management and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Care home kitchen experience

English and numeracy

Education

Level 2 catering qualification

Level 3 catering qualification

Job description

Mariposa & Papillon Care is hiring an Assistant Chef at St Lukes Care Home in Pudsey. You will prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals for residents, accommodating dietary needs and maintaining high kitchen standards under the Head Chef.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will check deliveries, manage stock records, and ensure cleanliness and food safety across kitchen and dining areas. A Level 2 or Level 3 catering qualification or equivalent is preferred, with a commitment to ongoing training.