Compassionate Kitchen Assistant at Care Home

Bridge Oak; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work at Silverwood, based in Rotherham. The role is permanent, part-time (24 hours per week) and involves supporting meal preparation and service for residents in a warm, caring environment.

You will assist the Cook, adhere to HACCP and health & safety requirements, and help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Prior care setting experience is a bonus, with emphasis on respect, dignity and resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or care setting is a bonus.
• Ability to follow food hygiene and safety rules (HACCP/COSHH).
• Friendly, respectful approach and good communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparation of varied, nutritious meals.
• Help with serving meals and accommodate special dietary needs.
• Follow HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH requirements to keep the kitchen safe.
• Clean and tidy all kitchen areas using scheduled products and methods.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is safe and report faults promptly.
• Receive and store stock, rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Be an active team member in meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Food preparation

Warm personality

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work at Silverwood, based in Rotherham. The role is permanent, part-time (24 hours per week) and involves supporting meal preparation and service for residents in a warm, caring environment.

You will assist the Cook, adhere to HACCP and health & safety requirements, and help maintain a clean, well-organised kitchen. Prior care setting experience is a bonus, with emphasis on respect, dignity and resident wellbeing.