Compassionate Kitchen Assistant — Care Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Subsidised meals while on duty

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Care Friends referral scheme

Free Blue Light card discounts

Job summary

The Lodge Care Home in Exeter is hiring a Food Service Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves supporting meal preparation and service for residents, with a focus on hygiene, safety and person-centred service.

Hourly rate is £13.45, and shifts cover 30 hours per week across a 7-day rota, including every other weekend. Elizabeth Finn Homes value compassionate care and teamwork, offering benefits and opportunities for development within a respected care home group.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to undertake the same.
• NVQ level 2 is desirable.
• Experience in a care home is desirable.
• In good general health, physically and mentally fit to meet the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving meals safely and accurately - supporting food preparation, serving correct portions at set times, and ensuring food is presented attractively while meeting residents’ individual needs.
• Strict compliance with food safety and health regulations - consistently adhering to Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements to protect residents, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness - cleaning kitchens, equipment, crockery, and dining areas in line with cleaning schedules, and promptly reporting any equipment faults.
• Responding sensibly to residents’ needs - listening to residents respectfully, reporting complaints or concerns, and alerting senior staff to any issues such as difficulty eating or refusal of meals.
• Working effectively as part of a team under time pressures - following instructions accurately, meeting service deadlines, supporting colleagues, and attending required training to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

Good general health

Care home experience (desirable)

Education

NVQ level 2

Job description

The Lodge Care Home in Exeter is hiring a Food Service Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves supporting meal preparation and service for residents, with a focus on hygiene, safety and person-centred service.

Hourly rate is £13.45, and shifts cover 30 hours per week across a 7-day rota, including every other weekend. Elizabeth Finn Homes value compassionate care and teamwork, offering benefits and opportunities for development within a respected care home group.